TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative
or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and an immunosuppressive agent or
an immune tolerance inducer using the above derivative or a salt thereof. Such an
immunosuppressive agent can be used to treat or prevent autoimmune diseases, allergic
diseases, diseases associated with tissue inflammation, rejection and graft versus
host reaction in organ or bone marrow transplantation, and other diseases. Such an
immune tolerance inducer can be used for engraftment of transplanted organ or bone
marrow to a patient who undergoes organ or bone marrow transplantation. In addition,
it can also be used as an anticancer drug.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] Currently, immunosuppressive agents such as steroids, cyclosporin A, tacrolimus,
mycophenolate mofetil, mizoribine, or deoxyspergualin have been used to treat or prevent
graft rejection reaction, autoimmune diseases, allergic diseases, and various types
of autoimmune diseases.
In recent years, it has been known that when a steroid drug that has been used as
an antiinflammatory agent for a long time is administered in a large amount, it acts
on macrophages and lymphocytes to exhibit immunosuppressive activity.
[0003] Cyclosporin A and tacrolimus suppress production of cytokines acting as a lymphocytes
controlling factor to exhibit immunosuppressive activity.
Cyclosporin A is administered to suppress rejection occurring after kidney, liver,
bone marrow, or cardiac transplantation, or to treat Behcet's disease, psoriasis,
aplastic anemia, and nephrotic syndrome.
Tacrolimus is used as a more potent cytokine production-suppressive agent, and is
administered to suppress rejection occurring after kidney, liver, bone marrow, or
cardiac transplantation, or to treat atopic dermatitis and myasthenia gravis.
[0004] Mycophenolate mofetil and mizoribine exhibit immunosuppressive activity as a result
of a nucleic acid antimetabolite-effect on lymphocytes.
Mycophenolate mofetil is used to suppress rejection occurring after kidney transplantation.
Mizoribine is used to suppress rejection occurring after kidney transplantation and
to treat nephrotic syndrome, lupus nephritis, and chronic rheumatoid arthritis.
[0005] Deoxyspergualin inhibits production of antibodies and the functions of lymphocytes
to exhibit immunosuppressive activity. It is used to treat rejection occurring after
kidney transplantation.
[0006] Such an immunosuppressive agent is also useful for autoimmune diseases other than
the aforementioned diseases. Cyclosporin A, for example, has been reported useful
for diseases such as atopic dermatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative
colitis, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and insulin
dependent diabetes mellitus, in addition to the aforementioned diseases.
[0007] By the way, in the aforementioned diseases, an immune phenomenon that has a harmful
effect on a patient him/herself takes place via antigen presentation, causing pathological
conditions. In the case of autoimmune disease, for example, an autoantigen or a foreign
antigen similar to the autoantigen is presented to an immunocompetent cell by a dendritic
cell that is one of antigen-presenting cells. It is considered that an immune response
to the autoantigen is thereby induced, and that disruption of autotissues takes place.
[0008] Also, in rheumatism that is an inflammatory disease, accumulation of dendritic cells
acting as antigen-presenting cells is observed in the affected region of the joint
of a patient, and thus it is considered that such antigen presentation is associated
with the development and the deterioration of the disease.
[0009] When T cells recognize cells expressing a target antigen, such recognition is conducted
via MHC (major histocompatibility (gene) complex). Thus, for autoimmune diseases and
inflammatory disease also, it is considered that antigen presentation is associated
with activation of T cells in affected regions and tissue injury. Based on these facts,
autoimmune diseases and the like can be treated or prevented by inhibiting the presentation
of an autoantigen or a foreign antigen similar to the autoantigen.
[0010] Moreover, it has been reported that immune tolerance is induced by the difference
in maturation stages of dendritic cells presenting antigens. Mature dendritic cells
induce effector T lymphocytes having cytotoxicity and cytokine producing ability.
In contrast, it is considered that immature dendritic cells induce regulatory or suppressive
T cells, thereby playing an important role in inducing and maintaining immune tolerance.
Accordingly, it is considered that if the maturation of cells presenting antigens
(hereinafter referred to as antigen-presenting cells) is suppressed, immature dendritic
cells increase, and that immune tolerance is thereby induced.
[Non-Patent Document 1] Ludewig, B. et al., Current Opinion in Immunology, vol. 13,
p. 657 (2001)
[Non-Patent Document 2] Thomas, R. et al., Journal of Leukocytes Biology, vol. 66,
p. 286 (1999)
[Non-Patent Document 3] Menekigaku Illustrated (5th edition), Roitt, I. et al., edited and translated by Fujio Tada, Nankodo Co., Ltd.,
(2000), pp. 128-131 and pp. 355-358
[Non-Patent Document 4] Ralph, M. S. et al., Proceedings of the National Academy of
Sciences of the United States of America, vol. 99, 351 (2002)
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
[0011] As stated above, antigen presentation causing pathological conditions due to antigen-presenting
cells is associated with autoimmune diseases, allergic diseases, tissue inflammatory
diseases, rejection occurring after organ or bone marrow transplantation, and the
like. Thus, it is considered that abnormal or excessive immune response can be suppressed
by inhibiting the expression of antigen-presenting molecules or by modifying such
antigen presentation by antigen-presenting cells. However, at present, such a compound
has not yet been known.
It is considered that antigen presentation is a function specific to an immune system,
and that a substance specifically inhibiting the aforementioned action to inhibit/modify
antigen presentation does not exhibit action on systems other than the immune system,
namely, the side effects of currently known immunosuppressive agents.
Moreover, it is considered that when the maturation of dendritic cells that present
antigens is suppressed, immature dendritic cells increase and immune tolerance is
thereby induced. However, such a compound has not yet been known.
[0012] It is an object of the present invention to provide an immunosuppressive agent or
an immune tolerance inducer for suppressing harmful immune response with few side
effects, by inhibiting/modifying antigen presentation.
[0013] As a result of intensive studies directed towards achieving the aforementioned object,
the present inventors have found that a [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative
inhibits antigen presentation caused by antigen-presenting cells and has immunosuppressive
activity. The inventors have also found that since the above compound suppresses lymphocyte
proliferation response, it can be used as a therapeutic or preventive agent for immunological
diseases, thereby completing the present invention.
Moreover, the inventors have also found that since the above compound suppresses the
expression of antigen-presenting conjugated molecules associated with antigen presentation,
it can be used as an immune tolerance inducer, thereby completing present invention.
Furthermore, they have found that since the above compound has cytotoxic activity
on cells of a lymphoma cell line, it can be used as an anticancer drug, thereby completing
the present invention.
[0014] That is to say, the present invention relates to:
- 1) A [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented by the following
general formula (1), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof:

[0015] [wherein Ar represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group or an aromatic heterocyclic
group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms, which may have a substituent; X represents O,
S, NH, N-CH
3, or N-CN; and R represents a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, a linear, branched, or
cyclic alkyl group, which may have a substituent, an aromatic hydrocarbon group, which
may have a substituent, or a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4
heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S, which may have a substituent].
2) The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to 1) above,
or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein a substituent for Ar in the general formula (1) is 1 to 4 identical or different
groups selected from substituent group [B] consisting of: a halogeno group; a hydroxyl
group; an oxo group; a cyano group; a trifluoromethyl group; a nitro group; a (C1-C6)
alkyl group; an alkoxy group represented by the formula O-R1 {wherein, R1 represents
a (C1-C6) alkyl group, which may be substituted with 1 to 4 identical or different
groups selected from substituent group [A] consisting of a halogeno group, a hydroxyl
group, an oxo group, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethoxy group,
a (C1-C6) alkoxyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group, a 2-[2-(C1-C4) alkoxyethoxy]ethoxy
group, a 2-{2-[2-(C1-C4) alkoxyethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy group, a (C1-C7) acyl group, a
(C1-C7) acyloxy group, a (C1-C6) akylsulfanyl group, a (C1-C6) alkylsulfinyl group,
a (C1-C6) alkylsulfonyl group, a carboxyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, a
carbamoyl group, an N-(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group, an N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl
group, a pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl group, a piperidin-1-yl carbonyl group, a morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl
group, a 4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl group, an amino group represented by the formula
NR2R3 (wherein each of R2 and R3 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6)
alkyl group, a (C1-C7) acyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, or a benzyloxycarbonyl
group), an aromatic hydrocarbon group, and a 5- to 7-membered saturated or unsaturated
heterocyclic ring wherein an oxo group or a (C1-C6) alkyl group may be substituted
and which contains 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and
S; an amino group represented by the formula NR2R3 {wherein R2 and R3 have the same
meanings as described above}; a 5- to 7-membered saturated cyclic amino group, which
may be substituted with a (C1-C6) alkyl group, and which may contain 1 to 4 heteroatoms
independently selected from among N, O, and S; an ethyleneoxy group; and a (C1-C2)
alkylenedioxy group; and
wherein the linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group, which may have a substituent,
the aromatic hydrocarbon group, which may have a substituent, or the 5- to 7-membered
heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among
N, O, and S, which may have a substituent, the group being represented by R, is a
group represented by any one of the following formulas (2) to (6):

[0016] [wherein R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C2-C10) alkenyl
group, a (C2-C10) alkynyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxymethyl group, a cyano group, or a
trifluoromethyl group;
R5 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and
R6 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C10) alkyl group {wherein the above alkyl group
may be substituted with 1 to 4 identical or different substituents selected from substituent
group [C] consisting of a halogeno group, a hydroxyl group, an oxo group, a (C1-C6)
alkoxyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group, a halogeno (C1-C3) alkyl group,
a (C1-C7) acyl group, a (C1-C7) acyloxy group, a trifluoromethyl group, a cyano group,
a (C1-C6) alkylsulfanyl group, a phenylsulfanyl group, a toluene-4-sulfanyl group,
a (C1-C6) alkylsulfinyl group, a phenylsulfinyl group, a toluene-4-sulfinyl group,
a (C1-C6) alkylsulfonyl group, a phenylsulfonyl group, a toluene-4-sulfonyl group,
a carboxyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, a carbamoyl group, an N-(C1-C6)
alkylcarbamoyl group, an N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group, a pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl
group, a piperidin-1-yl carbonyl group, a morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl group, a 4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl
group, an amino group represented by the formula NR13R14 (wherein each of R13 and
R14 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C1-C7) acyl
group, an acetoxyisobutyryl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, or a benzyloxycarbonyl
group), an aromatic hydrocarbon group, and a 5- to 7-membered saturated or unsaturated
heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among
N, O, and S, which may be substituted with an oxo group or a (C1-C6) alkyl group},
a (C2-C10) alkenyl group (wherein the above alkenyl group may have 1 to 4 substituents
selected from the above described substituent group [C]), a (C2-C10) alkynyl group
(wherein the above alkynyl group may have 1 to 4 substituents selected from the above
described substituent group [C]), or a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group containing
1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S],

[0017] [wherein R7 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxymethyl
group, a cyano group, or a trifluoromethyl group;
R8 represents a 5- to 7-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic group containing
1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S, which may be substituted
with an oxo group or a (C1-C6) alkyl group;
p represents an integer between 1 and 3; and
q represents an integer between 0 and 3],

[0018] [wherein R9 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C2-C10) alkenyl
group, a (C2-C10) alkynyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxymethyl group, a cyano group, or a
trifluoromethyl group; and
R10 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group, which may have 1 to 4 substituents selected
from substituent group [D] consisting of a halogeno group, hydroxyl group, (C1-C6)
alkyl group, (C1-C6) alkoxyl group, (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group, (C1-C4)
alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group, tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy group,
tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy group, benzyloxy group, methylenedioxy group, (C1-C7)
acyl group, trifluoromethyl group, trifluoromethoxy group, cyano group, nitro group,
(C1-C6) alkylsulfanyl group, (C1-C6) alkylsulfinyl group, (C1-C6) alkylsulfonyl group,
(C1-C6) alkylsulfonyloxy group, (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyloxy group, benzyloxycarbonyloxy
group, (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonylmethoxy group, carboxyl group, (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl
group, carbamoyl group, N-(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group, N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl
group, pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl group, piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl group, morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl
group, 4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl group, pyridin-2-ylmethoxy group, pyridin-3-ylmethoxy
group, pyridin-4-ylmethoxy group, and an amino group represented by the formula NR2R3
(wherein R2 and R3 have the same meanings as described above)],

[0019] [wherein Cy represents a phenyl group, a (C3-C10) cycloalkyl group, a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl
group, or a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently
selected from among N, O, and S, which may be substituted with 1 to 4 identical or
different groups selected from substituent group [E] consisting of a halogeno group,
a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a phenyl group, a benzyl
group, a (C1-C6) alkoxyl group, a (C1-C7) acyl group, a (C1-C7) acyloxy group, a trifluoromethyl
group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a cyano group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, a
carbamoyl group, an N-(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group, an N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl
group, a pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl group, a piperidin-1-yl carbonyl group, a morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl
group, a 4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl group, and an amino group represented by the
formula NR2R3 (wherein R2 and R3 have the same meanings as described above)], and

[0020] [wherein Y represents a single bond, or an α-amino acid residue, the side chain of
which may be protected;
R11 represents an amino acid side chain, which may be protected by a protecting group;
and
R12 represents a hydroxyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxyl group, a benzyloxy group, an amino
group, a hydroxylamino group, a (C1-C6) alkylamino group, which may be substituted
with 1 to 2 identical or different substituents selected from the above described
substituent group [C], a di(C1-C6) alkylamino group, which may be substituted with
1 to 2 identical or different substituents selected from the above described substituent
group [C], a cyclohexylmethylamino group, a phenylamino group, which may be substituted
with 1 to 2 identical or different substituents selected from the above described
substituent group [C], or a 5- to 7-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic
group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S,
which may be substituted with 1 to 4 identical or different groups selected from substituent
group [F] consisting of an oxo group, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a phenyl group, and a
benzyl group].
3) The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to 2) above,
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein, in the above described general formula (1), Ar represents a phenyl group,
which may have 1 to 4 identical or different substituents selected from substituent
group [G] consisting of a fluoro group, chloro group, hydroxyl group, methyl group,
cyano group, trifluoromethyl group, methoxy group, ethoxy group, isopropoxy group,
cyclopropoxy group, isobutoxy group, benzyloxy group, 2-methoxyethoxy group, 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy
group, 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy group, tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy group,
tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy group, 2-[1,3]dioxan-2-ylethoxy group, 2-dimethylaminoethoxy
group, 3-dimethylaminopropyl group, 2-diethylaminoethoxy group, 3-diethylaminopropyl
group, 2-morpholin-4-yl-2-oxoethoxy group, 2-piperidin-1-ylethoxy group, 3-piperidin-1-ylpropoxy
group, 2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy group, 3-morpholin-4-ylpropoxy group, 2-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy
group, 3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)propoxy group, pyridin-2-ylmethoxy group, pyridin-3-ylmethoxy
group, pyridin-4-ylmethoxy group, amino group, dimethylamino group, diethylamino group,
acetylamino group, pyrrolidin-1-yl group, piperidin-1-yl group, 4-methylpiperazin-1-yl
group, morpholin-4-yl group, and methylenedioxy group, a 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl
group, a pyridin-3-yl group, a pyridin-4-yl group, a 1-oxypyridin-3-yl group, a 1-oxypyridin-4-yl
group, a thiophen-2-yl group, or a thiophen-3-yl group;
X represents O or S; and
with regard to R, in the formula (2), R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group,
an ethyl group, an isopropyl group, a methoxymethyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group,
R5 represents a hydrogen atom, and R6 represents a (C1-C6) alkyl group, which may
have 1 to 2 identical or different substituents selected from substituent group [H]
consisting of a fluoro group, a trifluoromethyl group, a hydroxyl group, a methoxy
group, an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, an isopropoxy group, an isobutoxy group,
a tert-butoxy group, a 2-methoxyethoxy group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy
group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group, a 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy
group, an acetyl group, a propionyl group, a cyano group, a methanesulfonyl group,
an ethanesulfonyl group, an N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl group, a pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl
group, a piperidin-1-yl carbonyl group, a morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl group, a tetrahydrofuran-2-yl
group, a tetrahydropyran-4-yl group, and a 2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl group,
in the formula (3), R7 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group,
an isopropyl group, a methoxymethyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group, R8 represents
a tetrahydrofuran-2-yl group, a tetrahydropyran-4-yl group, or a 2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl
group, and the sum of p and q is an integer of 4 or less, or
in the formula (4), R9 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group,
an isopropyl group, a methoxymethyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group, and R10 represents
a phenyl group having 1 to 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of a
hydroxyl group, a methoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylenedioxy group,
and a methanesulfonyloxy group.
4) The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to any one of
1) to 3) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein, in the above described general formula (1), Ar represents a 3-hydroxyphenyl
group, a 3-methoxyphenyl group, a 4-hydroxyphenyl group, a 4-methoxyphenyl group,
a 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl group, a 3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl group, a 4-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl
group, or a thiophen-2-yl group;
X represents O; and
R represents an isopropyl group, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl group, 2-ethoxy-1-methylethyl
group, 2-propoxy-1-methylethyl group, 3-methoxy-1-methylpropyl group, 3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl
group, 4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl group, 1-methyl-2-trifluoromethoxyethyl group, 1-methyl-2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethyl
group, 1-methyl-3-trifluoromethoxypropyl group, 4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl group,
5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl group, 5-methoxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl group, 1-methyl-3-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)propyl
group, 1-methyl-2-(tetrahydropyran-4-yloxy)ethyl group, 1-methyl-2-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)ethyl
group, 1-methyl-3-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)propyl group, 1-methyl-4-oxopentyl group,
1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl
group, 1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl group, or 1-(3-methanesulfonyloxyphenyl)ethyl
group.
5) The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to 4) above,
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein, R in the above described general
formula (1) represents an isopropyl group, an (S)-2-methoxy-1-methylethyl group, an
(S)-3-methoxy-1-methylpropyl group, an (S)-3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl group, an (S)-4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl
group, an (S)-4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl group, an (S)-5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl
group, an (S)-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group, an (S)-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl
group, or an (S)-1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl group.
6) 1-isopropyl-3-(7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)urea; (S)-1-(3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl)-3-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-(4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-(4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-{7-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea;
(S)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[(7-thiophen-2-yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea;
(S)-1-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)-3-[1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea;
(S)-1-(7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)-3-[1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea;
(S)-1-[1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl]-3-{7-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea;,
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
7) A pharmaceutical, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
8) An antigen presentation inhibitor, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the
[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to any one of 1) to
6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
9) An immunosuppressive agent, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
10) A lymphocyte proliferation inhibitor, which comprises, as an active ingredient,
the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to any one of 1)
to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
11) An inhibitor for cell growth/maturation, which comprises, as an active ingredient,
the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to any one of 1)
to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
12) A therapeutic or preventive agent for graft rejection reaction or graft versus
host reaction disease, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
13) An immune tolerance inducer, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
14) A therapeutic or preventive agent for autoimmune disease, which comprises, as
an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according
to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
15) A therapeutic or preventive agent for rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis,
systemic lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, Crohn's
disease, ulcerative colitis, idiopathic thrombocythemia, aplastic anemia, autoimmune
hepatitis, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, myasthenia gravis, polymyositis, scleroderma,
mixed connective tissue disease, ankylosing spondylitis, or chronic thyroiditis, which
comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative
according to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
16) A therapeutic or preventive agent for allergic disease, which comprises, as an
active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according
to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 17) A
therapeutic or preventive agent for atopic dermatitis, pollinosis, contact hypersensitivity,
asthma, psoriasis, or anaphylaxis, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
18) A therapeutic or preventive agent for inflammatory disease, which comprises, as
an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according
to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
19) A therapeutic or preventive agent for Behcet's disease, polyarteritis, sarcoidosis,
glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, refractory angiitis, or Wegener's syndrome,
which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
20) An anticancer drug, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of 1) to 6) above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0021] The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative of the present invention
is represented by the above general formula (1) [wherein Ar represents an aromatic
hydrocarbon group or an aromatic heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms,
which may have a substituent; X represents O, S, NH, N-CH
3, or N-CN; and R represents a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, a linear, branched, or
cyclic alkyl group, which may have a substituent, an aromatic hydrocarbon group, which
may have a substituent, or a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4
heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S, which may have a substituent].
[0022] The "aromatic hydrocarbon group" is not particularly limited in the present invention,
and an aromatic heterocyclic ring containing an atom selected from among N, O, and
S, may be condensed. A preferred example of such an aromatic hydrocarbon group may
be a (C6-C14) aromatic hydrocarbon group. Specific examples may include a phenyl group,
a naphthalen-1-yl group, and a naphthalen-2-yl group. Particularly preferred examples
may include a phenyl group and a naphthalen-1-yl group. The most preferred example
is a phenyl group.
[0023] The "aromatic heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms" represented by Ar
in the general formula (1) of the present invention is not particularly limited. Preferably,
it is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic group independently selected from among
N, O, and S. Specific examples may include a furan-2-yl group, a furan-3-yl group,
a thiophen-2-yl group, a thiophen-3-yl group, an oxazol-5-yl group, an isoxazol-5-yl
group, a thiazol-5-yl group, a pyridin-2-yl group, a pyridin-3-yl group, a pyridin-4-yl
group, a pyridimin-4-yl group, a pyrazin-2-yl group, and a [1,3,5]triazin-2-yl group.
Particularly preferred examples may include a furan-2-yl group, a furan-3-yl group,
a thiophen-2-yl group, a thiophen-3-yl group, a pyridin-3-yl group, a pyridin-4-yl
group, and a pyrimidin-4-yl group. Further preferred examples may include a thiophen-2-yl
group, a pyridin-3-yl group, and a pyridin-4-yl group.
[0024] Examples of a substituent used in an aromatic hydrocarbon group or an aromatic heterocyclic
group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms, which may have a substituent, represented by
Ar in the general formula (1) of the present invention, may include 1 to 4 identical
or different groups selected from substituent group [B] consisting of: a halogeno
group; a hydroxyl group; an oxo group; a cyano group; a trifluoromethyl group; a nitro
group; a (C1-C6) alkyl group; an alkoxy group represented by the formula O-R1 {wherein,
R1 represents a (C1-C6) alkyl group, which may be substituted with 1 to 4 identical
or different groups selected from substituent group [A] consisting of a halogeno group,
a hydroxyl group, an oxo group, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethoxy
group, a (C1-C6) alkoxyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group, a 2-(2-(C1-C4)
alkoxyethoxy)ethoxy group, a 2-(2-(2-(C1-C4) alkoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy group, a (C1-C7)
acyl group, a (C1-C7) acyloxy group, a (C1-C6) akylsulfanyl group, a (C1-C6) alkylsulfinyl
group, a (C1-C6) alkylsulfonyl group, a carboxyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group,
a carbamoyl group, an N-(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group, an N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl
group, a pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl group, a piperidin-1-yl carbonyl group, a morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl
group, a 4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl group, an amino group represented by the formula
NR2R3 (wherein each of R2 and R3 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6)
alkyl group, a (C1-C7) acyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, or a benzyloxycarbonyl
group), an aromatic hydrocarbon group, and a 5- to 7-membered saturated or unsaturated
heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among
N, O, and S, wherein an oxo group or a (C1-C6) alkyl group may be substituted}; an
amino group represented by the formula NR2R3 {wherein R2 and R3 have the same meanings
as described above}; a 5- to 7-membered saturated cyclic amino group, which may be
substituted with a (C1-C6) alkyl group, and which may contain 1 to 2 heteroatoms independently
selected from among N, O, and S; an ethyleneoxy group; and a (C1-C2) alkylenedioxy
group.
[0025] The "halogeno group" is used in the present invention to mean a fluoro group, a chloro
group, a bromo group, or an iodo group. It is preferably a fluoro group or a chloro
group.
[0026] The "oxo group" used in the present invention forms a carbonyl group, when it is
substituted with a carbon atom. It forms an oxide form such as N-oxide or sulfoxide
when it is substituted with a heteroatom.
[0027] The "(C1-C6) alkyl group" is used in the present invention to mean a linear, branched,
or cyclic alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, unless otherwise specified.
Examples of such a (C1-C6) alkyl group may include a methyl group, an ethyl group,
an n-propyl group, an isopropyl group, an n-butyl group, an isobutyl group, a tert-butyl
group, an n-pentyl group, an isopentyl group, a 2-methylbutyl group, a neopentyl group,
a 1-ethylpropyl group, an n-hexyl group, a 4-methylpentyl group, a 3-methylpentyl
group, a 2-methylpentyl group, a 1-methylpentyl group, a 3,3-dimethylbutyl group,
a 2,2-dimethylbutyl group, a 1,1-dimethylbutyl group, a 1,2-dimethylbutyl group, a
1,3-dimethylbutyl group, a 2,3-dimethylbutyl group, a 2-ethylbutyl group, a cyclopropyl
group, a cyclopentyl group, and a cyclohexyl group. Preferred examples may include
a methyl group, an ethyl group, an n-propyl group, an isopropyl group, an n-butyl
group, an isobutyl group, and a tert-butyl group. More preferred examples may include
a methyl group, an ethyl group, and an isopropyl group.
[0028] The "(C1-C6) alkoxyl group" is used in the present invention to mean a group formed
by binding the above described (C1-C6) alkyl group to an oxygen atom. Examples of
such a (C1-C6) alkoxyl group may include a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, an n-propoxy
group, an isopropoxy group, an n-butoxy group, an isobutoxy group, a tert-butoxy group,
an n-pentyloxy group, an isopentyloxy group, a methylbutoxy group, a neopentyloxy
group, a 1-ethylpropoxy group, a hexyloxy group, a 4-methylpentyloxy group, a 3-methylpentyloxy
group, a 2-methylpentyloxy group, a 1-methylpentyloxy group, a 3,3-dimethylbutoxy
group, a 2,2-dimethylbutoxy group, a 1,1-dime-thylbutoxy group, a 1,2-dimethylbutoxy
group, a 1,3-dimethylbutoxy group, a 2,3-dimethylbutoxy group, a 2-ethylbutoxy group,
a cyclopropoxy group, a cyclopentyloxy group, and a cyclohexyloxy group. Preferred
examples may include a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, an n-propoxy group, an isopropoxy
group, an n-butoxy group, an isobutoxy group, and a tert-butoxy group. More preferred
examples may include a methoxy group and an ethoxy group.
[0029] The "(C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group" is used in the present invention to mean
a linear or branched alkoxyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms selected from among
the above described (C1-C6) alkoxyl groups, which is substituted on the carbons of
an alkoxyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms selected from among the above described
(C1-C6) alkoxyl groups. Examples of such a (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group may
include a methoxymethoxy group, an ethoxymethoxy group, an isopropoxymethoxy group,
a tert-butoxymethoxy group, a 1-methoxyethoxy group, a 2-methoxyethoxy group, a 1-ethoxyethoxy
group, a 2-ethoxyethoxy group, a 2-isopropoxyethoxy group, a 2-(tert-butoxy)ethoxy
group, a 3-methoxypropoxy group, a 3-ethoxypropoxy group, a 3-isopropoxypropoxy group,
a 3-(tert-butoxy)propoxy group, a 4-methoxybutoxy group, a 4-ethoxybutoxy group, a
4-isopropoxybutoxy group, a 4-(tert-butoxy)butoxy group, a 1-methoxy-1-methylethoxy
group, a 2-methoxy-1,1-dimethylethoxy group, and a 2-methoxy-2-methylpropoxy group.
Preferred examples may include a 2-methoxyethoxy group, a 2-(tert-butoxy)ethoxy group,
and a 2-methoxy-2-methylpropoxy group. More preferably, it is a methoxyethoxy group.
[0030] The "2-[2-(C1-C4) alkoxyethoxy]ethoxy group" is used in the present invention to
mean a group wherein a linear or branched alkoxyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms
is substituted on the terminal carbon of an ethoxyethoxy group described regarding
the aforementioned (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group. Examples of such a 2-[2-(C1-C4)
alkoxyethoxy]ethoxy group may include a 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy group, a 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy
group, a 2-(2-isopropoxyethoxy)ethoxy group, and a 2-[2-(tert-butoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy
group. Preferred examples may include a 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy group and a 2-[2-(tert-butoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy
group. More preferably, it is a 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy group.
[0031] The "2-{2-[2-(C1-C4) alkoxyethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy group" is used in the present invention
to mean a group wherein a linear or branched alkoxyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon
atoms is substituted on the terminal carbon of an ethoxyethoxy group described regarding
the aforementioned 2-[2-(C1-C4) alkoxyethoxy]ethoxy group. Examples of such a 2-{2-[2-(C1-C4)
alkoxyethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy group may include a 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy
group, a 2-[2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy group, a 2-[2-(2-isopropoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy
group, and a 2-{2-[2-(tert-butoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy group. Preferred examples may
include a 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy group and a 2-{2-[2-(tert-butoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy
group. More preferably, it is a 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy group.
[0032] Specific examples of the "(C1-C7) acyl group" used in the present invention may include
a formyl group, an acetyl group, a propionyl group, a butyryl group, an isobutyryl
group, a valeryl group, an isovaleryl group, a pivaloyl group, a hexanoyl group, a
cyclopropylcarbonyl group, a cyclopentylcarbonyl group, and a cyclohexylcarbonyl group.
Preferred examples may include an acetyl group, a propionyl group, and a pivaloyl
group. More preferably, it is an acetyl group.
[0033] The "(C1-C7) acyloxy group" is used in the present invention to mean a group formed
by binding the above described (C1-C7) acyl group to an oxygen atom. Examples of such
a (C1-C7) acyloxy group may include a formyloxy group, an acetoxy group, a propionyloxy
group, a butyryloxy group, an isobutyryloxy group, a valeryloxy group, an isovaleryloxy
group, a pivaloyloxy group, a hexanoyloxy group, a cyclopropylcarbonyloxy group, a
cyclopentylcarbonyloxy group, and a cyclohexylcarbonyloxy group. Preferred examples
may include an acetoxy group, a propionyloxy group, and a pivaloyloxy group. More
preferably, it is an acetoxy group.
[0034] The "(C1-C6) alkylsulfanyl group" is used in the present invention to mean a group
formed by binding the above described (C1-C6) alkyl group to a sulfur atom. Examples
of such a (C1-C6) alkylsulfanyl group may include a methylsulfanyl group, ethylsulfanyl
group, n-propylsulfanyl group, isopropylsulfanyl group, n-butylsulfanyl group, isobutylsulfanyl
group, tert-butylsulfanyl group, pentylsulfanyl group, isopentylsulfanyl group, 2-methylbutylsulfanyl
group, neopentylsulfanyl group, 1-ethylpropylsulfanyl group, hexylsulfanyl group,
4-methylpentylsulfanyl group, 3-methylpentylsulfanyl group, 2-methylpentylsulfanyl
group, 1-methylpentylsulfanyl group, 3,3-dimethylbutylsulfanyl group, 2,2-dimethylbutylsulfanyl
group, 1,1-dimethylbutylsulfanyl group, 1,2-dimethylbutylsulfanyl group, 1,3-dimethylbutylsulfanyl
group, 2,3-dimethylbutylsulfanyl group, 2-ethylbutylsulfanyl group, cyclopropylsulfanyl
group, cyclopentylsulfanyl group, or cyclohexylsulfanyl group. Preferred examples
may include a methylsulfanyl group, an ethylsulfanyl group, a propylsulfanyl group,
an isopropylsulfanyl group, a butylsulfanyl group, an isobutylsulfanyl group, and
a tert-butylsulfanyl group. More preferred examples may include a methylsulfanyl group
and an ethylsulfanyl group.
[0035] The "(C1-C6) alkylsulfinyl group" is used in the present invention to mean a group
formed by binding the above described (C1-C6) alkyl group to a sulfinyl group (S=O).
Examples of such a (C1-C6) alkylsulfinyl group may include a methylsulfinyl group,
ethylsulfinyl group, n-propylsulfinyl group, isopropylsulfinyl group, n-butylsulfinyl
group, isobutylsulfinyl group, tert-butylsulfinyl group, n-pentylsulfinyl group, isopentylsulfinyl
group, 2-methylbutylsulfinyl group, neopentylsulfinyl group, 1-ethylpropylsulfinyl
group, n-hexylsulfinyl group, 4-methylpentylsulfinyl group, 3-methylpentylsulfinyl
group, 2-methylpentylsulfinyl group, 1-methylpentylsulfinyl group, 3,3-dimethylbutylsulfinyl
group, 2,2-dimethylbutylsulfinyl group, 1,1-dimethylbutylsulfinyl group, 1,2-dimethylbutylsulfinyl
group, 1,3-dimethylbutylsulfinyl group, 2,3-dimethylbutylsulfinyl group, 2-ethylbutylsulfinyl
group, cyclopropylsulfinyl group, cyclopentylsulfinyl group, or cyclohexylsulfinyl
group. Preferred examples may include a methylsulfinyl group, an ethylsulfinyl group,
an n-propylsulfinyl group, an isopropylsulfinyl group, an n-butylsulfinyl group, an
isobutylsulfinyl group, and a tert-butylsulfinyl group. More preferred examples may
include a methylsulfinyl group and an ethylsulfinyl group.
[0036] The "(C1-C6) alkylsulfonyl group" is used in the present invention to mean a group
formed by binding the above described (C1-C6) alkyl group to a sulfonyl group (O=S=O).
Examples of such a (C1-C6) alkylsulfonyl group may include a methylsulfonyl group,
ethylsulfonyl group, n-propylsulfonyl group, isopropylsulfonyl group, n-butylsulfonyl
group, isobutylsulfonyl group, tert-butylsulfonyl group, n-pentylsulfonyl group, isopentylsulfonyl
group, 2-methylbutylsulfonyl group, neopentylsulfonyl group, 1-ethylpropylsulfonyl
group, n-hexylsulfonyl group, 4-methylpentylsulfonyl group, 3-methylpentylsulfonyl
group, 2-methylpentylsulfonyl group, 1-methylpentylsulfonyl group, 3,3-dimethylbutylsulfonyl
group, 2,2-dimethylbutylsulfonyl group, 1,1-dimethylbutylsulfonyl group, 1,2-dimethylbutylsulfonyl
group, 1,3-dimethylbutylsulfonyl group, 2,3-dimethylbutylsulfonyl group, 2-ethylbutylsulfonyl
group, cyclopropylsulfonyl group, cyclopentylsulfonyl group, or cyclohexylsulfonyl
group. Preferred examples may include a methylsulfonyl group, an ethylsulfonyl group,
an n-propylsulfonyl group, an isopropylsulfonyl group, an n-butylsulfonyl group, an
isobutylsulfonyl group, and a tert-butylsulfonyl group. More preferred examples may
include a methylsulfonyl group and an ethylsulfonyl group.
[0037] The "(C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group" is used in the present invention to mean a group
formed by binding the above described (C1-C6) alkoxyl group to a carbonyl group (C=O).
Specific examples of such a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group may include a methoxycarbonyl
group, ethoxycarbonyl group, n-propoxycarbonyl group, isopropoxycarbonyl group, n-butoxycarbonyl
group, isobutoxycarbonyl group, tert-butoxycarbonyl group, n-pentyloxycarbonyl group,
isopentyloxycarbonyl group, 2-methylbutoxycarbonyl group, neopentyloxycarbonyl group,
1-ethylpropoxycarbonyl group, n-hexyloxycarbonyl group, 4-methylpentyloxycarbonyl
group, 3-methylpentyloxycarbonyl group, 2-methylpentyloxycarbonyl group, 1-methylpentyloxycarbonyl
group, 3,3-dimethylbutoxycarbonyl group, 2,2-dimethylbutoxycarbonyl group, 1,1-dimethylbutoxycarbonyl
group, 1,2-dimethylbutoxycarbonyl group, 1,3-dimethylbutoxycarbonyl group, 2,3-dimethylbutoxycarbonyl
group, 2-ethylbutoxycarbonyl group, cyclopropoxycarbonyl group, cyclopentyloxycarbonyl
group, or cyclohexyloxycarbonyl group. Preferred examples may include a methoxycarbonyl
group, an ethoxycarbonyl group, an n-propoxycarbonyl group, an isopropoxycarbonyl
group, an n-butoxycarbonyl group, an isobutoxycarbonyl group, and a tert-butoxycarbonyl
group. More preferred examples may include an ethoxycarbonyl group and a tert-butoxycarbonyl
group.
[0038] The "N-(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group" is used in the present invention to mean a
carbamoyl group wherein the above described (C1-C6) alkyl group is monosubstituted
with a nitrogen atom. Examples of such an N-(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group may include
a methylcarbamoyl group, ethylcarbamoyl group, n-propylcarbamoyl group, isopropylcarbamoyl
group, n-butylcarbamoyl group, isobutylcarbamoyl group, tert-butylcarbamoyl group,
n-pentylcarbamoyl group, isopentylcarbamoyl group, 2-methylbutylcarbamoyl group, neopentylcarbamoyl
group, 1-ethylpropylcarbamoyl group, n-hexylcarbamoyl group, 4-methylpentylcarbamoyl
group, 3-methylpentylcarbamoyl group, 2-methylpentylcarbamoyl group, 1-methylpentylcarbamoyl
group, 3,3-dimethylbutylcarbamoyl group, 2,2-dimethylbutylcarbamoyl group, 1,1-dimethylbutylcarbamoyl
group, 1,2-dimethylbutylcarbamoyl group, 1,3-dimethylbutylcarbamoyl group, 2,3-dimethylbutylcarbamoyl
group, 2-ethylbutylcarbamoyl group, cyclopropylcarbamoyl group, cyclopentylcarbamoyl
group, or cyclohexylcarbamoyl group. Preferred examples may include a methylcarbamoyl
group, an ethylcarbamoyl group, an n-propylcarbamoyl group, an isopropylcarbamoyl
group, an n-butylcarbamoyl group, an isobutylcarbamoyl group, and a tert-buylcarbamoyl
group. More preferred examples may include a methylcarbamoyl group and an ethylcarbamoyl
group.
[0039] The "N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group" is used in the present invention to mean
a carbamoyl group wherein the above described (C1-C6) alkyl group is disubstituted
with nitrogen atoms. Examples of such an N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group may include
a dimethylcarbamoyl group, diethylcarbamoyl group, di(n-propyl)carbamoyl group, diisopropylcarbamoyl
group, di(n-butyl)carbamoyl group, diisobutylcarbamoyl group, di(tert-butyl)carbamoyl
group, di(n-pentyl)carbamoyl group, diisopentylcarbamoyl group, di(2-methylbutyl)carbamoyl
group, dineopentylcarbamoyl group, di(1-ethylpropyl)carbamoyl group, di(n-hexyl)carbamoyl
group, di(4-methylpentyl)carbamoyl group, di(3-methylpentyl)carbamoyl group, di(2-methylpentyl)carbamoyl
group, di(1-methylpentyl)carbamoyl group, bis(3,3-dimethylbutyl)carbamoyl group, dicyclopropylcarbamoyl
group, dicyclopentylcarbamoyl group, or dicyclohexylcarbamoyl group. Preferred examples
may include a dimethylcarbamoyl group, a diethylcarbamoyl group, a di(n-propyl)carbamoyl
group, a diisopropylcarbamoyl group, and a di(n-butyl)carbamoyl group. More preferred
examples may include a dimethylcarbamoyl group and a diethylcarbamoyl group.
[0040] With regard to the expression "5- to 7-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic
group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S"
in the present invention, examples of such a saturated heterocyclic group may include
a tetrahydroufuran-2-yl group, a tetrahydrofuran-3-yl group, a tetrahydropyran-4-yl
group, a [1,3]dioxolan-2-yl group, a [1,3]dioxan-2-yl group, a pyrrolidin-1-yl group,
a piperidin-1-yl group, a piperidin-4-yl group, an azepan-1-yl group, a morpholin-4-yl
group, a thiomorpholin-4-yl group, an oxazolidin-3-yl group, an isoxazolidin-2-yl
group, a thiazolidin-3-yl group, an imidazolidin-1-yl group, and a piperazin-1-yl
group. Examples of an unsaturated heterocyclic group may include a furan-2-yl group,
a furan-3-yl group, a thiophen-2-yl group, a thiophen-3-yl group, an oxazol-5-yl group,
an isoxazol-5-yl group, a thiazol-5-yl group, a pyrrol-1-yl group, a pyridin-2-yl
group, a pyridin-3-yl group, a pyridin-4-yl group, a pyrimidin-4-yl group, a pyrazin-2-yl
group, a [1,3,5]triazin-2-yl group, an imidazol-1-yl group, an imidazol-2-yl group,
an imidazol-4-yl group, a [1,2,4]-triazol-1-yl group, a [1,2,4]triazol-3-yl group,
a tetrazol-1-yl group, and a tetrazol-5-yl group.
[0041] Specific examples of the above heterocyclic group, which has an oxo group or a (C1-C6)
alkyl group as a substituent, may include a 4-methyltetrahydropyran-4-yl group, 2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl
group, 2-methyl[1,3]dioxan-2-yl group, 5,5-dimethyl[1,3]dioxan-2-yl group, 2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl
group, 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl group, 2-oxopiperidin-1-yl group, 2,6-dioxopiperidin-1-yl
group, 4-methyl-2,6-dioxopiperidin-1-yl group, 4-isopropyl-2,6-dioxopiperidin-1-yl
group, 1-methylpiperidin-4-yl group, 3,5-dioxomorpholin-4-yl group, 4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl
group, 5-methylfuran-2-yl group, 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydropyrrol-1-yl group, 2-oxo-2H-pyridin-1-yl
group, or 1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl group.
[0042] Specific examples of the "5- to 7-membered saturated cyclic amino group, which may
contain 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S" in the present
invention may include a pyrrolidin-1-yl group, a piperidin-1-yl group, a piperidin-4-yl
group, an azepan-1-yl group, a morpholin-4-yl group, a thiomorpholin-4-yl group, an
oxazolidin-3-yl group, an isoxazolidin-2-yl group, a thiazolidin-3-yl group, an imidazolidin-1-yl
group, and a piperazin-1-yl group. Preferred examples may include a pyrrolidin-1-yl
group, a piperidin-1-yl group, a morpholin-4-yl group, an oxazolidin-3-yl group, and
a piperazin-1-yl group. More preferred examples may include a pyrrolidin-1-yl group,
a piperidin-1-yl group, and a morpholin-4-yl group.
[0043] The "ethyleneoxy group" is used in the present invention to mean a substituent that
forms a cyclic structure together with an aromatic hydrocarbon group or an aromatic
heterocyclic group that is represented by Ar in the general formula (1), via oxygen
atoms and carbon atoms at the ends.
[0044] The "(C1-C2) alkylenedioxy group" is used in the present invention to mean O-(CH
2)
1-2-O. This (C1-C2) alkylenedioxy group is a substituent that forms a cyclic structure
together with an aromatic hydrocarbon group or an aromatic heterocyclic group that
is represented by Ar in the general formula (1), via oxygen atoms at both ends. Specific
examples of such a (C1-C2) alkylenedioxy group may include a methylenedioxy group
and an ethylenedioxy group.
[0045] A preferred example of the "linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group" represented
by R in the compound represented by the general formula (1) of the present invention
may be a (C1-C12) alkyl group. Other than the groups exemplified regarding the above
described (C1-C6) alkyl group, examples of such a (C1-C12) alkyl group may include
an n-heptyl group, 1-methylhexyl group, 2-methylhexyl group, 3-methylhexyl group,
4-methylhexyl group, 5-methylhexyl group, 1-propylbutyl group, 1,3-dimethylpentyl
group, 1,4-dimethylpentyl group, 4,4-dimethylpentyl group, octyl group, 1-methylheptyl
group, 2-methylheptyl group, 3-methylheptyl group, 4-methylheptyl group, 5-methylheptyl
group, 6-methylheptyl group, 1-propylpentyl group, 2-ethylhexyl group, 1,3-dimethylhexyl
group, 1,4-dimethylhexyl group, 1,5-dimethylhexyl group, 5,5-dimethylhexyl group,
n-nonyl group, 3-methyloctyl group, 4-methyloctyl group, 5-methyloctyl group, 6-methyloctyl
group, 1-propylhexyl group, 2-ethylheptyl group, 1,3-dimethylheptyl group, 1,4-dimethylheptyl
group, 1,5-dimethylheptyl group, 1,6-dimethylheptyl group, 6,6-dimethylheptyl group,
n-decyl group, 1-methylnonyl group, 3-methylnonyl group, 8-methylnonyl group, 3-ethyloctyl
group, 3,7-dimethyloctyl group, 7,7-dimethyloctyl group, cyclopropyl group, cyclopentyl
group, cyclohexyl group, cyclohexylethyl group, 4-methylcyclohexyl group, 2,6-dimethylcyclohexyl
group, 4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl group, cycloheptyl group, adamantan-1-yl group, or adamantan-2-yl
group. In addition to the groups that are given as preferred examples of the above
described (C1-C6) alkyl group, a 1-methylhexyl group, a 1,4-dimethylpentyl group,
a 1-methylheptyl group, a 1,4-dimethylhexyl group, a 1,5-dimethylhexyl group, and
a 1,6-dimethylheptyl group are preferable. In addition to the groups that are given
as more preferred examples of the above described (C1-C6) alkyl group, a 1,4-dimethylpentyl
group and a 1,5-dimethylhexyl group are more preferable.
[0046] The "aromatic hydrocarbon group" and "5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group containing
1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S" that are represented
by R in the compound represented by the general formula (1) of the present invention
have the same meanings as those of the aforementioned "aromatic hydrocarbon group"
and "5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently
selected from among N, O, and S" in the present invention. Specific examples of these
groups and preferred examples thereof are also the same as those given above.
[0047] With regard to R in the general formula (1) of the present invention, examples of
the linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group, which may have a substituent, the aromatic
hydrocarbon group, which may have a substituent, or the 5- to 7-heterocyclic group
containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S, which
may have a substituent, may include groups represented by any one of the above described
formulas (2) to (6).
In each of these formulas, the bond indicated with • (a circle) represents a bond
with a nitrogen atom.
[0048] Preferred examples of the "(C1-C6) alkyl group" represented by R4 in the formula
(2) may include a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group,
a butyl group, an isobutyl group, an isopentyl group, a 4-methylpentyl group, and
a 3,3-dimethylbutyl group. More preferred examples may include a methyl group, an
ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopentyl group, and a 4-methylpentyl group.
[0049] The "C2-C10 alkenyl group" is used in the present invention to mean a linear, branched,
or cyclic hydrocarbon group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, which has an unsaturated
double bond. Examples of such a C2-C10 alkenyl group may include a vinyl group, allyl
group, propen-1-yl group, buten-1-yl group, buten-2-yl group, buten-3-yl group, 2-methylpropen-1-yl
group, penten-1-yl group, penten-2-yl group, penten-3-yl group, penten-4-yl group,
3-methylbuten-1-yl group, 3-methylbuten-2-yl group, hexen-1-yl group, 4-methylpenten-1-yl
group, 3-methylpenten-1-yl group, 3,3-dimethylbuten-1-yl group, hepten-1-yl group,
hepten-2-yl group, 5-methylhexen-1-yl group, 4,4-dimethylhexen-1-yl group, octen-1-yl
group, 6-methylhepten-1-yl group, 5,5-dimethylhexen-1-yl group, nonen-1-yl group,
7-methylocten-1-yl group, 6,6-dimethylhepten-1-yl group, decen-1-yl group, cyclopenten-3-yl
group, or cyclohexen-1-yl group. Preferred examples may include a vinyl group, an
allyl group, a propen-1-yl group, a buten-1-yl group, penten-1-yl group, a 3-methylbuten-1-yl
group, a 4-methylpenten-1-yl group, and a cyclopenten-3-yl group. More preferred examples
may include a vinyl group, a propen-1-yl group, a buten-1-yl group, a 3-methylbuten-1-yl
group, and a 4-methylpenten-1-yl group.
[0050] The "C2-C10 alkynyl group" is used in the present invention to mean a linear or branched
hydrocarbon group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, which has an unsaturated triple
bond. Examples of such a C2-C10 alkynyl group may include an ethynyl group, a propyn-1-yl
group, a propyn-3-yl group, a butyn-1-yl group, a butyl-3-yl group, a butyn-4-yl group,
a 3-methylpropyn-3-yl group, a 1-methylbutyn-3-yl group, a 1-ethylbutyn-3-yl group,
a pentyn-1-yl group, a pentyn-3-yl group, a pentyn-4-yl group, a 3-methylbutyn-1-yl
group, a hexyn-1-yl group, a 4-methylpentyn-1-yl group, a heptyn-1-yl group, an octyn-1-yl
group, an nonyn-1-yl group, and a decyn-1-yl group. Preferred examples may include
an ethynyl group, a propyn-1-yl group, a propyn-3-yl group, a butyn-1-yl group, a
butyn-3-yl group, a pentyn-1-yl group, a pentyn-3-yl group, a 3-methylbutyn-1-yl group,
and a 4-methylpentyn-1-yl group. More preferred examples may include an ethynyl group,
a propyn-1-yl group, a butyn-1-yl group, a 3-methylbutyn-1-yl group, and a 4-methylpentyn-1-yl
group.
[0051] When R in the general formula (1) of the present invention is represented by the
formula (2), the "C1-4 alkoxymethyl group" represented by R6 means an alkoxyl group
containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms from among the above described (C1-C6) alkoxyl groups.
Examples of such a C1-4 alkoxymethyl group may include a methoxymethyl group, an ethoxymethyl
group, a propoxymethyl group, an isopropoxymethyl group, a butoxymethyl group, an
isobutoxymethyl group, and a tert-butoxymethyl group. Preferred examples may include
a methoxymethyl group, an ethoxymethyl group, and an isopropoxymethyl group. More
preferred examples may include a methoxymethyl group and an ethoxymethyl group.
[0052] When R in the general formula (1) of the present invention is represented by the
formula (2), the "(C1-C10) alkyl group" represented by R6 means a linear, branched,
or cyclic alkyl group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms from among the above described
(C1-C12) alkyl groups. More preferred examples of such a (C1-C10) alkyl group may
include a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopentyl group, a 4-methylpentyl
group, and a cyclohexyl group.
[0053] The "halogeno (C1-C3) alkyl group" is used in the present invention to mean a linear
or branched alkyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which is substituted with
the aforementioned 1 to 7 halogeno groups. Examples of such a halogeno (C1-C3) alkyl
group may include a fluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl
group, a 2-fluoroethyl group, a 2,2-difluoroethyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group,
a 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl group, a 3-fluoropropyl group, a 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl
group, a dichloromethyl group, a trichloromethyl group, and a 2,2,2-trichloroethyl
group. Preferred examples may include a fluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group,
a trifluoromethyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, and a 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl
group. More preferred examples may include a trifluoromethyl group and a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl
group.
[0054] When R in the general formula (1) of the present invention is represented by the
formula (3) or (4), each substituent has the same meanings as those of the aforementioned
each substituent in the present invention. Specific examples of such groups and preferred
examples thereof are also the same as those of the aforementioned each substituent
in the present invention.
[0055] When R in the general formula (1) of the present invention is represented by the
formula (5), examples of the "(C3-C10) cycloalkyl group" may include a cyclopropyl
group, a cyclopentyl group, a cyclohexyl group, a cycloheptyl group, a cyclooctyl
group, and an adamantyl group. Preferred examples may include a cyclopropyl group,
a cyclopentyl group, and a cyclohexyl group. More preferred examples may include a
cyclopentyl group and a cyclohexyl group.
[0056] When R in the general formula (1) of the present invention is represented by the
formula (6), examples of the "α-amino acid residue" are as follows (the side chain
is described in each parenthesis): a glycine residue (hydrogen atom), an alanine residue
(methyl group), a norvaline residue (ethyl group), a valine residue (isopropyl group),
a leucine residue (isobutyl group), an isoleucine residue (sec-butyl group), a phenylalanine
residue (benzyl group), a lysine residue (4-aminobutyl group), a serine residue (hydroxymethyl
group), a threonine residue (1-hydroxyethyl group), an asparagine residue (carbamoylmethyl
group), a glutamine residue (2-carbamoylethyl group), an aspartic acid residue (carboxymethyl
group), a glutamic acid residue (2-carboxylethyl group), a methionine residue (2-methylsulfanylethyl
group), and a histidine residue (imidazol-4-ylmethyl group). Preferred examples may
include a glycine residue, an alanine residue, a norvaline residue, a valine residue,
a serine residue, and a threonine residue. More preferred examples may include a glycine
residue, an alanine residue, and a serine residue.
[0057] Examples of the "amino acid side chain, which may be protected by a protecting group"
in the present invention may include a serine side chain protected by a methyl group
(methoxymethyl group), a serine side chain protected by a tert-butyl group (tert-butoxymethyl
group), a serine side chain protected by a benzyl group (benzyloxymethyl group), a
threonine side chain protected by a methyl group (1-methoxyethyl group), a cysteine
side chain protected by a methyl group (methylsulfanylmethyl group), a cysteine side
chain protected by a tert-butyl group (tert-butylsulfanylmethyl group), a tyrosine
side chain protected by a methyl group (4-methoxybenzyl group), an aspartic acid side
chain protected by a methyl group (methoxycarbonylmethyl group), an aspartic acid
side chain protected by a tert-butyl group (tert-butoxycarbonylmethyl group), a glutamic
acid side chain protected by a methyl group (2-methoxycarbonylethyl group), a glutamic
acid side chain protected by a tert-butyl group (2-tert-butoxycarbonylethyl group),
and a lysine side chain protected by a tert-butoxycarbonyl group (4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)aminobutyl
group).
Preferred examples of an amino acid side chain protected by a protecting group may
include a glycine side chain, an alanine side chain, a norvaline side chain, a valine
side chain, a leucine side chain, an isoleucine side chain, a serine side chain protected
by a methyl group, a serine side chain protected by a tert-butyl group, a threonine
side chain protected by a methyl group, a cysteine side chain protected by a methyl
group, and a methionine side chain. More preferred examples may include a glycine
side chain, an alanine side chain, a norvaline side chain, a valine side chain, and
a serine side chain protected by a methyl group.
[0058] The "(C1-C6) alkylamino group" is used in the present invention to mean the above
described (C1-C6) alkyl group that is monosubstituted with an amino group. Examples
of such a (C1-C6) alkylamino group may include a methylamino group, ethylamino group,
n-propylamino group, isopropylamino group, n-butylamino group, isobutylamino group,
tert-butylamino group, n-pentylamino group, isopentylamino group, 2-methylbutylamino
group, neopentylamino group, 1-ethylpropylamino group, n-hexylamino group, 4-methylpentylamino
group, 3-methylpentylamino group, 2-methylpentylamino group, 1-methylpentylamino group,
3,3-dimethylbutylamino group, 2,2-dimethylbutylamino group, 1,1-dimethylbutylamino
group, 1,2-dimethylbutylamino group, 1,3-dimethylbutylamino group, 2,3-dimethylbutylamino
group, 2-ethylbutylamino group, cyclopropylamino group, cyclopentylamino group, or
cyclohexylamino group. Preferred examples may include a methylamino group, an ethylamino
group, an n-propylamino group, an isopropylamino group, an n-butylamino group, an
isobutylamino group, and a tert-butylamino group. More preferred examples may include
a methylamino group, an ethylamino group, and an isopropylamino group.
[0059] The "di(C1-C6) alkylamino group" is used in the present invention to mean the above
described (C1-C6) alkyl group that is disubstituted with amino groups. Examples of
such a di(C1-C6) alkylamino group may include a dimethylamino group, a diethylamino
group, a di(n-propyl)amino group, a diisopropylamino group, a di(n-butyl)amino group,
a diisobutylamino group, a di(n-pentyl)amino group, a di(n-hexyl)amino group, a bis(3,3-dimethylbutyl)amino
group, a dicyclopropylamino group, a dicyclopentylamino group, and a dicyclohexylamino
group. Preferred examples may include a dimethylamino group, a diethylamino group,
a di(n-propyl)amino group, a diisopropylamino group, a di(n-butyl)amino group, and
a diisobutylamino group. More preferred examples may include a dimethylamino group
and a diethylamino group.
[0060] Examples of a group that does not have a substituent from among the "5- to 7-membered
saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic groups containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently
selected from among N, O, and S, which may be substituted with 1 to 4 identical or
different groups selected from substituent group [F] consisting of an oxo group, a
(C1-C6) alkyl group, a phenyl group, and a benzyl group" represented by R12 in the
formula (6) in the general formula (1) of the present invention may include: saturated
heterocyclic groups such as a tetrahydrofuran-2-yl group, a tetrahydrofuran-3-yl group,
a tetrahydropyran-4-yl group, a pyrrolidin-1-yl group, a piperidin-1-yl group, a piperidin-4-yl
group, an azepan-1-yl group, a morpholin-4-yl group, a thiomorpholin-4-yl group, an
oxazolidin-3-yl group, an isoxazolidin-2-yl group, a thiazolidin-3-yl group, an imidazolidin-1-yl
group, and a piperazin-1-yl group; and unsaturated heterocyclic groups such as a furan-2-yl
group, a furan-3-yl group, a thiophen-2-yl group, a thiophen-3-yl group, an oxazol-5-yl
group, an isoxazol-5-yl group, a thiazol-5-yl group, a pyrrol-1-yl group, a pyridin-2-yl
group, a pyridin-3-yl group, a pyridin-4-yl group, a pyrimidin-4-yl group, a pyrazin-2-yl
group, a [1,3,5]triazin-2-yl group, an imidazol-2-yl group, an imidazol-4-yl group,
a [1,2,4]triazol-3-yl group, and a tetrazol-5-yl group.
[0061] Examples of the above heterocyclic group, which has a substituent, may include a
2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl group, a 4-methyltetrahydropyran-4-yl group, a 2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl
group, a 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl group, a 2-oxopiperidin-1-yl group, a 2,6-dioxopiperidin-1-yl
group, a 4-methyl-2,6-dioxopiperidin-1-yl group, a 4-isopropyl-2,6-dioxopiperidin-1-yl
group, a 1-methylpiperidin-4-yl group, a 3,5-dioxomorpholin-4-yl group, a 4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl
group, a 5-methylfuran-2-yl group, a 2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydropyrrol-1-yl group, a 2-oxo-2H-pyridin-1-yl
group, and a 1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl group. Preferred examples may include a tetrahydrofuran-2-yl
group, a tetrahydrofuran-3-yl group, a tetrahydropyran-4-yl group, a pyridin-2-yl
group, a pyridin-3-yl group, a pyridin-4-yl group, and a 2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl
group. More preferred examples may include a tetrahydropyran-4-yl group and a pyridin-3-yl
group.
[0062] Examples of X in the general formula (1) of the present invention may include O,
S, NH, N-CH
3, and N-CN. X is preferably O or S.
[0063] Specific examples of Ar in the general formula (1) of the present invention may include
a phenyl group, 2-fluorophenyl group, 2-chlorophenyl group, 2-hydroxyphenyl group,
2-cyanophenyl group, 2-trifluoromethylphenyl group, 2-trifluoromethoxyphenyl group,
2-nitrophenyl group, 2-methylphenyl group, 2-ethylphenyl group, 2-methoxyphenyl group,
2-ethoxyphenyl group, 2-aminophenyl group, 2-dimethylaminophenyl group, 3-fluorophenyl
group, 3-chlorophenyl group, 3-hydroxyphenyl group, 3-cyanophenyl group, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl
group, 3-trifluoromethoxyphenyl group, 3-nitrophenyl group, 3-methylphenyl group,
3-ethylphenyl group, 3-propylphenyl group, 3-isopropylphenyl group, 3-butylphenyl
group, 3-cyclohexylphenyl group, 3-methoxyphenyl group, 3-ethoxyphenyl group, 3-isopropoxyphenyl
group, 3-isobutoxyphenyl group, 3-(2-fluoroethyl)phenyl group, 3-(2,2-difluoroethyl)phenyl
group, 3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phenyl group, 3-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl group, 3-methoxymethoxyphenyl
group, 3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-methoxyethoxy)methoxyphenyl group, 3-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]phenyl
group, 3-{2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}phenyl group, 3-(2-oxopropoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(2-acetoxyethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-pivaloyloxyethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-methylsulfanylethoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(2-methylsulfenylethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-methylsulfonylethoxy)phenyl group,
3-(2-ethylsulfonylethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(3-methylsulfonylpropoxy)phenyl group, 3-carboxymethoxyphenyl
group, 3-methoxycarbonylmethoxyphenyl group, 3-ethoxycarbonylmethoxyphenyl group,
3-tert-butoxycarbonylmethoxyphenyl group, 3-(3-methoxycarbonylpropoxy)phenyl group,
3-(3-ethoxycarbonylpropoxy)phenyl group, 3-(3-tert-butoxycarbonylpropoxy)phenyl group,
3-dimethylcarbamoylmethoxyphenyl group, 3-(2-dimethylcarbamoylethoxy)phenyl group,
3-(3-dimethylcarbamoylpropoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-pyrrolidin-1-yl-2-oxoethoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(4-pyrrolidin-1-yl-4-oxobutoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-piperidin-1-yl-2-oxoethoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(4-piperidin-1-yl-4-oxobutoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-2-oxoethoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(4-morpholin-4-yl-4-oxobutoxy)phenyl group, 3-[2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-oxoethoxy]phenyl
group, 3-[4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxobutoxy]phenyl group,
[0064] 3-dimethylaminoethoxyphenyl group, 3-dimethylaminopropoxyphenyl group, 3-diethylaminoethoxyphenyl
group, 3-diethylaminopropoxyphenyl group, 3-(2-acetylaminoethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(3-acetylaminopropoxy)phenyl
group, 3-[2-(N-acetyl-N-methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl group, 3-[3-(N-acetyl-N-methylamino)propoxy]phenyl
group, 3-(2-tert-butoxycarbonylaminoethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(3-tert-butoxycarbonylaminopropoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(2-benzyloxycarbonylaminoethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(3-benzyloxycarbonylaminopropoxy)phenyl
group, 3-benzyloxyphenyl group, 3-(2-phenylethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(3-phenylpropoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl
group, 3-[2-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)ethoxy]phenyl group, 3-([1,3]dioxolan-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl group, 3-[2-([1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)ethoxy]phenyl
group, 3-[2-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)ethoxy]phenyl group, 3-[2-([1,3]dioxan-2-yl)ethoxy]phenyl
group, 3-[2-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxan-2-yl)ethoxy]phenyl group, 3-(2-pyrrolidin-1-ylethoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(3-pyrrolidin-1-ylpropoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-piperidin-1-ylethoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(3-piperidin-1-ylpropoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl group,
3-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropoxy)phenyl group, 3-[2-(4-methyl)piperazin-1-ylethoxy]phenyl
group, 3-[3-(4-methyl)piperazin-1-ylpropoxy]phenyl group, 3-pyridin-2-ylmethoxyphenyl
group, 3-pyridin-3-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 3-pyridin-4-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 3-(2-pyridin-2-ylethoxy)phenyl
group, 3-(2-pyridin-3-ylethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-pyridin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl group,
[0065] 3-(3-pyridin-2-ylpropoxy)phenyl group, 3-(3-pyridin-3-ylpropoxy)phenyl group, 3-(3-pyridin-4-ylpropoxy)phenyl
group, 3-pyrimidin-2-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 3-(2-pyrimidin-2-ylethoxy)phenyl group,
3-[1,3,5]triazin-2-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 3-(2-[1,3,5]triazin-2-ylethoxy)phenyl group,
3-[2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)ethoxy]phenyl group, 3-[3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)propoxy]phenyl
group, 3-aminophenyl group, 3-dimethylaminophenyl group, 3-diethylaminophenyl group,
3-acetylaminophenyl group, 3-propionylaminophenyl group, 3-pyrrolidin-1-ylphenyl group,
3-piperidin-1-ylphenyl group, 3-morpholin-4-ylphenyl group, 3-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl
group, 4-fluorophenyl group, 4-chlorophenyl group, 4-hydroxyphenyl group, 4-cyanophenyl
group, 4-trifluoromethylphenyl group, 4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl group, 4-nitrophenyl
group, 4-methylphenyl group, 4-ethylphenyl group, 4-propylphenyl group, 4-isopropylphenyl
group, 4-butylphenyl group, 4-cyclohexylphenyl group, 4-methoxyphenyl group, 4-ethoxyphenyl
group, 4-isopropoxyphenyl group, 4-isobutoxyphenyl group, 4-(2-fluoroethyl)phenyl
group, 4-(2,2-difluoroethyl)phenyl group, 4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phenyl group, 4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl
group, 4-methoxymethoxyphenyl group, 4-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(2-methoxyethoxy)methoxyphenyl
group, 4-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]phenyl group, 4-{2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}phenyl
group, 4-(2-oxopropoxy)phenyl group, 4-(2-acetoxyethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(2-pivaloyloxyethoxy)phenyl
group, 4-(2-methylsulfanylethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(2-methylsulfenylethoxy)phenyl group,
4-(2-methylsulfonylethoxy)phenyl group,
[0066] 4-(2-ethylsulfonylethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-methylsulfonylpropoxy)phenyl group, 4-carboxymethoxyphenyl
group, 4-methoxycarbonylmethoxyphenyl group, 4-ethoxycarbonylmethoxyphenyl group,
4-tert-butoxycarbonylmethoxyphenyl group, 4-(3-methoxycarbonylpropoxy)phenyl group,
4-(3-ethoxycarbonylpropoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-tert-butoxycarbonylpropoxy)phenyl group,
4-dimethylcarbamoylmethoxyphenyl group, 4-(2-dimethylcarbamoylethoxy)phenyl group,
4-(3-dimethylcarbamoylpropoxy)phenyl group, 4-(2-pyrrolidin-1-yl-2-oxoethoxy)phenyl
group, 4-(4-pyrrolidin-1-yl-4-oxobutoxy)phenyl group, 4-(2-piperidin-1-yl-2-oxoethoxy)phenyl
group, 4-(4-piperidin-1-yl-4-oxobutoxy)phenyl group, 4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-2-oxoethoxy)phenyl
group, 4-(4-morpholin-4-yl-4-oxobutoxy)phenyl group, 4-[2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-oxoethoxy]phenyl
group, 4-[4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxobutoxy]phenyl group, 4-dimethylaminoethoxyphenyl
group, 4-dimethylaminopropoxyphenyl group, 4-diethylaminoethoxyphenyl group, 4-diethylaminopropoxyphenyl
group, 4-(2-acetylaminoethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-acetylaminopropoxy)phenyl group,
4-[2-(N-acetyl-N-methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl group, 4-[3-(N-acetyl-N-methylamino)propoxy]phenyl
group, 4-(2-tert-butoxycarbonylaminoethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-tert-butoxycarbonylaminopropoxy)phenyl
group, 4-(2-benzyloxycarbonylaminoethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-benzyloxycarbonylaminopropoxy)phenyl
group, 4-benzyloxyphenyl group, 4-(2-phenylethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-phenylpropoxy)phenyl
group, 4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl group,
[0067] 4-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl group, 4-[2-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)ethoxy]phenyl
group, 4-([1,3]dioxolan-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl
group, 4-[2-([1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)ethoxy]phenyl group, 4-[2-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)ethoxy]phenyl
group, 4-[2-([1,3]dioxan-2-yl)ethoxy]phenyl group, 4-[2-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxan-2-yl)ethoxy]phenyl
group, 4-(2-pyrrolidin-1-ylethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-pyrrolidin-1-ylpropoxy)phenyl
group, 4-(2-piperidin-1-ylethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-piperidin-1-ylpropoxy)phenyl group,
4-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropoxy)phenyl group, 4-[2-(4-methyl)piperazin-1-ylethoxy]phenyl
group, 4-[3-(4-methyl)piperazin-1-ylpropoxy]phenyl group, 4-pyridin-2-ylmethoxyphenyl
group, 4-pyridin-3-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 4-pyridin-4-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 4-(2-pyridin-2-ylethoxy)phenyl
group, 4-(2-pyridin-3-ylethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(2-pyridin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl group,
4-(3-pyridin-2-ylpropoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-pyridin-3-ylpropoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-pyridin-4-ylpropoxy)phenyl
group, 4-pyrimidin-2-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 4-(2-pyrimidin-2-ylethoxy)phenyl group,
4-[1,3,5]triazin-2-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 4-(2-[1,3,5]triazin-2-ylethoxy)phenyl group,
4-[2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)ethoxy]phenyl group, 4-[3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)propoxy]phenyl
group, 4-aminophenyl group, 4-dimethylaminophenyl group, 4-diethylaminophenyl group,
4-acetylaminophenyl group, 4-propionylaminophenyl group, 4-pyrrolidin-1-ylphenyl group,
4-piperidin-1-ylphenyl group, 4-morpholin-4-ylphenyl group, 4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl
group,
[0068] 3,4-dihydrophenyl group, 2,4-dimethoxyphenyl group, 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl group, 3,4-bis(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl
group, 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl group, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl group, 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl
group, 3,4-ethylenedioxyphenyl group, naphthalen-1-yl group, naphthalen-2-yl group,
furan-2-yl group, 5-methylfuran-2-yl group, 5-acetylfuran-2-yl group, furan-3-yl group,
thiophen-2-yl group, 5-methylthiophen-2-yl group, 5-acetylthiophen-2-yl group, thiophen-3-yl
group, oxazol-5-yl group, isoxazol-5-yl group, thiazol-5-yl group, pyridin-2-yl group,
1-oxopyridin-2-yl group, 6-chloropyridin-2-yl group, 6-methylpyridin-2-yl group, 6-methoxypyridin-2-yl
group, pyridin-3-yl group, 1-oxopyridin-3-yl group, 6-chloropyridin-3-yl group, 6-methylpyridin-3-yl
group, 6-methoxypyridin-3-yl group, pyridin-4-yl group, 1-oxopyridin-4-yl group, 2-chloropyridin-4-yl
group, 2-methylpyridin-4-yl group, 2-methoxypyridin-4-yl group, 2,6-dimethoxypyridin-4-yl
group, pyrimidin-4-yl group, pyrazin-2-yl group, or [1,3,5]triazin-2-yl group.
[0069] Preferred examples of such Ar may include a phenyl group, 3-chlorophenyl group, 3-hydroxyphenyl
group, 3-methoxyphenyl group, 3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl group, 3-dimethylaminoethoxyphenyl
group, 3-dimethylaminopropoxyphenyl group, 3-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl group,
3-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl group,
3-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropoxy)phenyl group, 3-pyridin-3-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 3-pyridin-4-ylmethoxyphenyl
group, 3-(2-pyridin-3-ylethoxy)phenyl group, 3-(2-pyridin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl group,
3-aminophenyl group, 3-dimethylaminophenyl group, 3-acetylaminophenyl group, 3-morpholin-4-ylphenyl
group, 4-hydroxyphenyl group, 4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl group, 4-methoxyphenyl group,
4-ethoxyphenyl group, 4-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(2-methoxyethoxy)methoxyphenyl
group, 4-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]phenyl group, 4-{2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}phenyl
group, 4-dimethylaminoethoxyphenyl group, 4-dimethylaminopropoxyphenyl group, 4-benzyloxyphenyl
group, 4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl
group, 4-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl group, 4-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropoxy)phenyl group,
4-pyridin-3-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 4-pyridin-4-ylmethoxyphenyl group, 4-(2-pyridin-3-ylethoxy)phenyl
group, 4-(2-pyridin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl group, 4-aminophenyl group, 4-dimethylaminophenyl
group, 4-acetylaminophenyl group, 4-morpholin-4-ylphenyl group, 3,4-dihydrophenyl
group, 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl group, 3,4-bis(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl group, 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl
group, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl group, 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl group, 3,4-ethylenedioxyphenyl
group, pyridin-3-yl group, pyridin-4-yl group, thiophen-2-yl group, or thiophen-3-yl
group. More preferred examples may include a 3-chlorophenyl group, a 3-hydroxyphenyl
group, a 3-methoxyphenyl group, a 3-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl group, a 3-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl
group, a 3-pyridin-3-ylmethoxyphenyl group, a 4-hydroxyphenyl group, a 4-methoxyphenyl
group, a 4-(2-(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl group, a 4-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl
group, a 4-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl group, a 4-aminophenyl group, a 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl
group, a 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl group, a 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl group, a 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl
group, and a thiophen-2-yl group.
[0070] Specific examples of R in the general formula (1) of the present invention may include
a methyl group, ethyl group, propyl group, isopropyl group, butyl group, sec-butyl
group, isobutyl group, cyclopentyl group, 1,4-dimethylpentyl group, cyclohexyl group,
cyclohexylmethyl group, 1,5-dimethylhexyl group, adamantan-1-yl group, 4-hydroxycyclohexyl
group, phenyl group, 4-hydroxyphenyl group, 3-acetylphenyl group, benzyl group, 1-phenylethyl
group, 2-phenyl-1-methylethyl group, 3-phenylpropyl group, 3-phenyl-1-methylpropyl
group, 1-phenylpropyl group, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl group, 3-hydroxybenzyl
group, 3-methoxybenzyl group, 3,4-methylenedioxybenzyl group, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl
group, 1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl
group, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl
group, 1-(3-isopropoxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3-methanesulfonyloxyphenyl)ethyl group,
3-(dimethylcarbamoyl)cyclohexan-1-yl group, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl group, 2-ethoxy-1-methylethyl
group, 1-methyl-2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethyl group, 2-isopropoxy-1-methylethyl group,
3-methoxypropyl group, 3-methoxy-1-methylpropyl group, 3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl group,
1-methyl-3-trifluoromethoxypropyl group, 4-methoxybutyl group, 4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl
group, 4-ethoxy-1-methylbutyl group, 5-methoxypentyl group, 5-methoxy-1-methylpentyl
group, 4-methoxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl group, 5-methoxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl group, 5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-pentenyl
group, 1-methyl-3-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)ethyl group, 1-methyl-2-(tetrahydropyran-4-yloxy)ethyl
group, 1-methyl-2-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)ethyl group, 1-methyl-3-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)propyl
group, 1-methyl-4-oxopentyl group,
[0071] 4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl group, 5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl group, 3-[N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methylamino]-1-methylpropyl
group, 4-[N-acetyl-N-methylamino]-1-methylbutyl group, 4-[N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methylamino]-1-methylbutyl
group, tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethyl group, 2-dimethylaminoethyl group, 2-diethylaminoethyl
group, 3-dimethylaminopropyl group, morpholin-4-yl group, 1-ethoxycarbonylpiperidin-4-yl
group, 1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl group, 2-morpholin-4-ylethyl group, 3-morpholin-4-ylpropyl
group, pyridin-3-yl group, pyridin-4-yl group, pyridin-3-ylmethyl group, pyridin-4-ylmethyl
group, 2-pyridin-2-ylethyl group, 2-pyridin-3-ylethyl group, 2-pyridin-4-ylethyl group,
3-imidazol-1-ylpropyl group, 1-tert-butoxycarbonylethyl group, 1-tert-butoxycarbonyl-2-methylpropyl
group, 2-tert-butoxycarbonylethyl group, 1-dimethylaminocarbonylethyl group, 1-dimethylaminocarbonyl-2-methylpropyl
group, 1-phenylcarbamoylethyl group, 1-methyl-2-phenylcarbamoylethyl group, 2-methyl-1-phenylcarbamoylpropyl
group, 1-benzylcarbamoylethyl group, 1-(N-benzyl-N-methylcarbamoyl)ethyl group, 1-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethyl)carbamoylethyl
group, 1-(4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl)ethyl group, 1-morpholin-4-ylcarbonylethyl
group, 1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)propyl group, 1-methyl-4-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)butyl
group, 1-(2-piperidin-1-ylethylcarbamoyl)ethyl group, 1-(pyridin-3-ylmethylcarbamoyl)ethyl
group, 1-(2-pyridin-2-ylethylcarbamoyl)ethyl group, or 1-[1-(methoxycarbonyl)ethylcarbamoyl]-2-ethylpropyl
group.
[0072] Preferred examples of such R may include a methyl group, ethyl group, isopropyl group,
1,4-dimethylpentyl group, cyclohexyl group, 1,5-dimethylhexyl group, 4-hydroxycyclohexyl
group, benzyl group, 1-phenylethyl group, 2-phenyl-1-methylethyl group, 3-phenyl-1-methylpropyl
group, 1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl
group, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl
group, 3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl group, 4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl group, 4-methoxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl
group, 5-methoxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl group, 5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-pentenyl group, 4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl
group, 5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl group, 1-tert-butoxycarbonylethyl group, 1-tert-butoxycarbonyl-2-methylpropyl
group, 2-tert-butoxycarbonylethyl group, 1-phenylcarbamoylethyl group, or 1-methyl-2-phenylcarbamoylethyl
group. More preferred examples may include an isopropyl group, a 1,4-dimethylpentyl
group, a 1,5-dimethylhexyl group, a 1-phenylethyl group, a 1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl
group, a 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl group, a 1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group, a 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl
group, a 3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl group, a 4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl group, a 5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-pentenyl
group, a 4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl group, and a 5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl group.
[0073] When the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented by the general
formula (1) of the present invention has an asymmetric carbon atom, the present invention
includes all of an optically active body, a racemic body, and a mixture containing
such an optically active body at any given ratio.
[0074] Specific examples of the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented
by the general formula (1) of the present invention may include compounds shown in
the examples described below. Preferred compounds may include 1-isopropyl-3-[(7-thiophen-2-yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
1-(3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl)-3-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
1-(4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
1-(4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-{7-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea,
1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[(7-thiophen-2-yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
1-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
1-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea,
1-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea,
1-(7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)-3-[1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea,
or 1-[1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl]-3-{7-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea.
[0075] Particularly preferred compounds may include 1-isopropyl-3-[(7-thiophen-2-yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
(S)-1-(3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl)-3-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
(S)-1-(4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
(S)-1-(4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
(S)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
(S)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-{7-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea,
(S)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[(7-thiophen-2-yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
(S)-1-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea,
(S)-1-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea,
(S)-1-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea,
(S)-1-(7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)-3-[1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea,
or (S)-1-[1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl]-3-{7-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea.
[0076] A pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative represented by the general formula (1) of the present invention can be
obtained by common salt production reactions. Specific examples of such a salt may
include: alkali metal salts (sodium salt, potassium salt, lithium salt, etc.); alkali-earth
metal salts (calcium salt, magnesium salt, etc.); inorganic salts such as aluminum
salt, iron salt, zinc salt, and ammonium salt; organic amine salts such as morpholine
salt, ethylenediamine salt, guanidine salt, diethylamine salt, triethylamine salt,
dicyclohexylamine salt, procaine salt, diethanolamine salt, piperazine salt, and tetramethylammonium
salt; hydrohalic acid salts (hydrofluoride, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydroiodide,
etc.); inorganic acid salts such as nitrate, perchlorate, sulfate, and phosphate;
sulfonates (methanesulfonate, trifluoromethanesulfonate, ethanesulfonate, benzenesulfonate,
p-toluenesulfonate, etc.); organic acid salts such as acetate, malate, succinate,
citrate, tartrate, oxalate, and maleate; and amino acid salts such as ornithinate,
glutamate, and aspartate. Preferred examples may include hydrohalic acid salts and
organic acid salts.
[0077] In addition, a compound (so-called prodrug), which is converted to the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
derivative represented by the general formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof, as a result of being administered to a living body and undergoing metabolism
or the like therein, under physiological conditions in such a living body, or under
the physiological conditions described in
"Iyaktzhin no kaihatsu, Vol. 7,
Bunshi sekkei," Hirokawa shoten, pp. 163-198 (1990), is also included in the present invention.
Moreover, when the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented
by the general formula (1) of the present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof is a solvate such as a hydrate, such a solvate is also included in the
present invention.
[0078] A method for producing the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented
by the general formula (1) of the present invention is not particularly limited. The
[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative can be obtained by the methods
represented by the following reaction formulas A to C, for example. The symbols Ar,
X, and R used to indicate substituents in the compounds represented by the following
reaction formulas have the same meanings as those described above.

[0079] A compound (8) is allowed to reacted with a [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-amine
derivative (7) to obtain a [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative (1).
The present reaction is generally carried out in the presence or absence of a base.
When the reaction is carried out in the presence of a base, examples of a base used
may include: alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate,
or potassium carbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodium
bicarbonate, or potassium bicarbonate; alkali metal hydrides such as lithium hydride,
sodium hydride, or potassium hydride; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithium hydroxide,
sodium hydroxide, or potassium hydroxide; alkali metal alkoxides such as lithium methoxide,
sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, or potassium tert-butoxide; alkyl metals such as
butyl lithium or tert-butyl magnesium chloride; metal amides such as lithium diisopropylamide
(LDA), lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, or sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide; and organic
amines such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, N-methylmorpholine,
pyridine, 4-(N,N-dimethylamino)pyridine, N,N-dimethylaniline, N,N-diethylaniline,
1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5-ene, 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO), or 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]-7-undecene
(DBU). Preferred examples may include alkali metal hydrides and metal amides. Such
a base is used at a molar equivalent ratio between 0.5 : 1 and 5 : 1, and preferably
between 1 : 1 and 2 : 1, with respect to the compound (7). The compound (8) is used
at a molar equivalent ratio between 0.5 : 1 and 5 : 1, and preferably 1 : 1 and 2
: 1, with respect to the compound (7).
[0080] The present reaction is carried out in the presence or absence of a solvent. The
type of a solvent used herein is not particularly limited, as long as it does not
affect the reaction. Examples of such a solvent may include: aliphatic hydrocarbons
such as hexane, heptane, ligroin, or petroleum ether; aromatic hydrocarbons such as
benzene, toluene, or xylene; halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride,
chloroform, or 1,2-dichloroethane; ethers such as diethyl ether, diisopropyl ether,
tetrahydrofuran, dixane, dimethoxyethane, or diethylene glycol dimethyl ether; nitriles
such as acetonitrile or propionitrile; amides such as dimethylformamide, dimethylacetamide,
or hexamethylphosphoric triamide; ureas such as N,N-dimethylimidazolidinone; and a
mixed solvent consisting of the aforementioned solvents. Preferred examples of such
a solvent may include ethers and ureas. The reaction temperature is generally between
-80°C and 150°C, and preferably between -10°C and 50°C. The reaction time is generally
between 10 minutes and 48 hours. Examples of the compound (8) may include: isocyanic
esters such as methyl isocyanate, ethyl isocyanate, isopropyl isocyanate, cyclohexyl
isocyanate, or phenyl isocyanate; and isothiocyanic esters such as methyl isothiocyanate
or ethyl isothiocyanate. A commercially available compound may be used as the compound
(8). Otherwise, the compound (8) may be produced by known methods or methods equivalent
thereto.

[0081] [wherein P represents a leaving group (for example, a halogeno group, a phenoxy group,
a 4-nitrophenoxy group, a phenylsulfanyl group, a pyridin-2-ylsulfanyl group, etc.)].
[0082] A compound (9) is allowed to reacted with the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-amine
derivative (7) to obtain the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative (1).
The present reaction is generally carried out in the presence or absence of a base.
When the reaction is carried out in the presence of a base, examples of a base used
are the same as those used in the aforementioned reaction A. Preferred examples of
such a base are also the same as those used in the aforementioned reaction A. Such
a base is used at a molar equivalent ratio between 0.5 : 1 and 5 : 1, and preferably
between 1 : 1 and 2 : 1, with respect to the compound (7). The compound (9) is used
at a molar equivalent ratio between 0.5 : 1 and 5 : 1, and preferably 1 : 1 and 2
: 1, with respect to the compound (7). The present reaction is carried out in the
presence or absence of a solvent. When the reaction is carried out in the presence
of a solvent, examples of a solvent used are the same as those used in the aforementioned
reaction A. Preferred examples of such a solvent are also the same as those used in
the aforementioned reaction A. The reaction temperature is generally between -80°C
and 150°C, and preferably between -10°C and 50°C. The reaction time is generally between
10 minutes and 48 hours. Examples of the compound (9) may include: N-isobutyl carbamoyl
chloride, N-benzyl carbamoyl chloride, 4-nitrophenyl (1-phenylethyl)carbamate, N-cyano-N'-isopropyl-O-phenylisourea,
N-cyano-N'-(1,5-dimethylhexyl)-O-phenylisourea, N-cyano-N'-(1-phenylethyl)-O-phenylisourea,
N-methyl-S-phenylisothiourea, and N,N'-dimethyl-S-phenylisothiourea. A commercially
available compound may be used as the compound (9). Otherwise, the compound (9) may
be produced by known methods or methods equivalent thereto.

[0083] [wherein Q represents the same leaving group as P in the aforementioned reaction
formula B, and Z represents a halogeno group].
A compound (10) is allowed to reacted with the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
derivative (7) to obtain a compound (11). Subsequently, an amine compound (12) is
allowed to reacted with the compound (11) to obtain the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative (1). The reaction of obtaining the compound (11) is generally carried out
in the presence or absence of a base. When the reaction is carried out in the presence
of a base, examples of a base used are the same as those used in the aforementioned
reaction A. Preferred examples of such a base may include alkali metal carbonates,
alkali metal bicarbonates, and organic amines. Such a base is used at a molar equivalent
ratio between 1 : 1 and an excessive amount (solvent amount), and preferably between
1 : 1 and 5 : 1, with respect to the compound (7). The compound (10) is used at a
molar equivalent ratio between 0.5 : 1 and 5 : 1, and preferably between 1 : 1 and
2 : 1, with respect to the compound (7). The present reaction is carried out in the
presence or absence of a solvent. When the reaction is carried out in the presence
of a solvent, examples of a solvent used are the same as those used in the aforementioned
reaction A. Preferred examples of such a solvent are also the same as those used in
the aforementioned reaction A. The reaction temperature is generally between -50°C
and 100°C, and preferably between -10°C and a room temperature. The reaction time
is generally between 10 minutes and 24 hours. The obtained compound (11) may be directly
used as a reaction solution, or it may be used as a crude product for the following
reaction. Otherwise, it may also be isolated from the reaction mixture according to
common methods. Examples of the compound (10) may include trichloromethyl chloroformate,
phenyl chloroformate, 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate, and pentafluorophenyl chloroformate.
A commercially available compound may be used as the compound (10), or it may also
be produced by known methods or methods equivalent thereto.
[0084] The amine compound (12) is used in the reaction at a molar equivalent ratio between
0.5 : 1 and 5 : 1, and preferably between 1 : 1 and 3 : 1, with respect to the compound
(11). The present reaction is carried out in the presence or absence of a solvent.
When the reaction is carried out in the presence of a solvent, examples of a solvent
used are the same as those used in the aforementioned reaction A. Preferred examples
of such a solvent may include ethers, amides, and ureas. The reaction temperature
is generally between -50°C and 100°C, and preferably between -10°C and a room temperature.
The reaction time is generally between 10 minutes and 24 hours. A commercially available
compound may be used as the compound (12), or it may also be produced by known methods
or methods equivalent thereto.
[0085] A stereoisomer of the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative (1) may
be stereospecifically produced using a raw material compound having a desired configuration,
or it may also be produced by dividing a mixture of stereoisomers by a general fractionation
or separation method.
[0086] The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine derivative (7) can also be produced
by the method described in the following reaction formula (D).

[0087] [wherein R' represents a (C1-C6)alkyl group, and Ar has the same meanings as described
above].
[0088] A compound (13) and a dimethylformamide dialkyl acetal (14) are condensed according
to the method described in Chemische Berichte, 1971, vol. 104, pp. 348-349, for example
to obtain an α,β-unsaturated ketone derivative (15). The compound (14) is used at
a molar equivalent ratio between 0.5 : 1 and 5 : 1, and preferably between 1 : 1 and
3 : 1, with respect to the compound (13). The present reaction is carried out in the
presence or absence of a solvent. When the reaction is carried out in the presence
of a solvent, examples of a solvent used are the same as those used in the aforementioned
reaction A. The reaction temperature is generally between 80°C and 200°C, and preferably
between 100°C and 150°C. The reaction time is generally between 6 and 48 hours. Commercially
available compounds may be used as the compounds (13) and (14), or these compounds
may also be produced by known methods or methods equivalent thereto.
[0089] Subsequently, the compound (15) and a 3,5-diamino-1,2,4-triazole are condensed to
obtain the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine derivative (7). The present reaction
is generally carried out in the presence of an acid. Examples of such an acid may
include: mineral acids such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid; carboxylic acids
such as acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, or benzoic acid; sulfonic acids such as
methanesulfonic acid, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, or camphorsulfonic
acid; and Lewis acids such as boron trifluoride, titanium tetrachloride, or tin tetrachloride.
Of these, Lewis acids are preferable. Such an acid is used at a molar equivalent ratio
between 0.1 : 1 and an excessive amount, and preferably between 0.2 : 1 and 2 : 1,
with respect to the compound (15). The 3,5-diamino-1,2,4-triazole is used at a molar
equivalent ratio between 0.5 : 1 and 10 : 1, and preferably between 1 : 1 and 4 :
1, with respect to the compound (15). The present reaction is carried out in the presence
of a solvent. The type of such a solvent is not particularly limited, as long as the
reaction progresses in the presence of the solvent. Examples of such a solvent may
include: aliphatic hydrocarbons such as hexane, heptane, ligroin, or petroleum ether;
aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene; halogenated hydrocarbons
such as methylene chloride, chloroform, or 1,2-dichloroethane; ethers such as diethyl
ether, diisopropyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, dixane, dimethoxyethane, or diethylene
glycol dimethyl ether; nitriles such as acetonitrile or propionitrile; amides such
as dimethylformamide, dimethylacetamide, or hexamethylphosphoric triamide; ureas such
as N,N-dimethylimidazolidinone; carboxylic acids such as acetic acid or propionic
acid; and a mixed solvent consisting of the aforementioned solvents. Of these, aromatic
hydrocarbons are preferable.
The reaction temperature is generally between 50°C and 150°C, and preferably between
80°C and 120°C. The reaction time is generally between 10 minutes and 6 hours.
[0090] When a substituent of Ar in the compound (1) is a (C1-C6) alkoxyl group, which may
have a substituent, for example, such a compound can be produced by applying a common
alkylation reaction or a condensation reaction such as Mitsunobu reaction to a compound
wherein the substituent of Ar is a hydroxyl group. That is to say, a substituent is
converted by a common organic reaction to produce a [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
derivative represented by the general formula (1).
[0091] When an amino group, a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, or the like is contained
in the substituent in each of the aforementioned reactions, such a group is protected
by known methods (for example, the method described in Greene, T. W. et al., "PROTECTIVE
GRPOUS IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS," 2
nd edition, WILEY INTERSCIENCE (U.S.A.)). The protected compound may be used as a raw
material, and after completion of the reaction, the protecting group may be eliminated
to produce a compound of interest. Examples of a protecting group for an amino group
may include a formyl group, an acetyl group, a benzoyl group, a methoxycarbonyl group,
an ethoxycarbonyl group, a tert-butoxycarbonyl group, a benzyloxycarbonyl group, and
a phthaloyl group. Examples of a protecting group for a hydroxyl group may include
a methyl group, an ethyl group, a benzyl group, a formyl group, an acetyl group, a
benzoyl group, a tert-butyldimethylsilyl group, and a tert-butyldiphenylsilyl group.
Examples of a protecting group for a carboxyl group may include a methyl group, an
ethyl group, a tert-butyl group, and a benzyl group. These groups are used as protecting
groups, as necessary.
When a product is obtained in the form of a free body, it can be converted to a salt
according to common methods. When a product is obtained in the form of a salt, it
can be converted to a free body according to common methods.
Each of the aforementioned products can be isolated and purified by known separation
means such as distillation, vacuum concentration, solvent extraction, crystallization,
or chromatography.
[0092] The present invention includes a pharmaceutical comprising, as an active ingredient,
the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented by the general
formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Moreover, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented by the
general formula (1) of the present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof has antigen presentation inhibiting activity, as described in the test examples
below. The present invention also includes an antigen presentation inhibitor, which
comprises, as an active ingredient, the above described derivative or a pharmaceutically
acceptable salt thereof.
The present invention also includes an immunosuppressive agent, which comprises, as
an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented
by the general formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
[0093] The present invention further includes a lymphocyte proliferation inhibitor, an inhibitor
for cell growth and maturation, and an immune tolerance inducer, which comprise, as
an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented
by the general formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Furthermore,
the present invention also includes a therapeutic or preventive agent for graft rejection
reaction or graft versus host reaction, a therapeutic or preventive agent for autoimmune
disease, a therapeutic or preventive agent for allergic disease, a therapeutic or
preventive agent for inflammatory disease, and anticancer drug, all of which comprise,
as an active ingredient, the above described derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
The antigen presentation-inhibiting substance of the present invention can be used
for treating and preventing acute rejection, graft versus host reaction, or chronic
rejection occurring after transplantation, for inducing immune tolerance, and the
like. As an organ to be transplanted, any types of organs such as the bone marrow,
kidney, liver, heart, or pancreas can be used. As a relationship between a donor and
a host, any types of relationships such as xenogeneic transplantation, allogeneic
transplantation, or transplantation involving blood incompatibility are available.
The antigen presentation-inhibiting substance of the present invention can be used
for the purpose of immunosuppression or the long-term survival of an organ transplanted,
with regard to the treatment of cancers, the treatment of autoimmune diseases, gene
therapy, and organ transplantation used in regenerative medicine or the like, such
as transplantation of bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cell, or cord-blood stem
cells.
[0094] The therapeutic or preventive agent for autoimmune diseases specifically means an
agent for treating or preventing rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, systemic
lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, Crohn's disease,
ulcerative colitis, idiopathic thrombocythemia, aplastic anemia, autoimmune hepatitis,
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, myasthenia gravis, polymyositis, scleroderma,
mixed connective tissue disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and chronic thyroiditis.
The therapeutic or preventive agent for allergic diseases specifically means an agent
for treating or preventing atopic dermatitis, pollinosis, contact hypersensitivity,
asthma, psoriasis, and anaphylaxis.
The therapeutic or preventive agent for inflammatory diseases specifically means an
agent for treating or preventing Behcet's disease, polyarteritis, sarcoidosis, glomerulonephritis,
nephrotic syndrome, refractory angiitis, and Wegener's syndrome.
The anticancer drug specifically means an agent for treating or preventing malignant
tumors such as lymphoma, leukemia, encephaloma, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach
cancer, and colon cancer.
[0095] The pharmaceutical of the present invention is produced by using singly a [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-alpyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or by mixing such a derivative
or a salt thereof with an excipient or carrier, and then formulating the obtained
product into a preparation such as a suspension, an emulsion, an injection, an inhalant,
a tablet, a pill, a granule, a parvule, a powder, a capsule, a liquid for oral use,
a suppository, a liquid for percutaneous use, an adhesive preparation for percutaneous
use, an ointment, a liquid for transmucosal use, or an adhesive preparation for transmucosal
use. The thus produced preparation can be administered via an oral or parenteral administration
route. As additives such as an excipient or carrier, pharmaceutically acceptable products
are selected. The type and composition of such an additive depend on the administration
route or the administration method. In the case of an injection for example, common
salts and sugars such as glucose or mannitol are generally preferable. In the case
of an oral agent, starch, lactose, crystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and
the like, are preferable. Generally used additives such as an auxiliary agent, a stabilizer,
a wetting agent, an emulsifier, or a buffer solution may be added to the aforementioned
pharmaceutical, as desired.
The content of the present compound in such a pharmaceutical differs depending on
the type of the pharmaceutical. The content of the compound is generally between approximately
1% and 100% by weight, and preferably between approximately 10% and 90% by weight,
based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical. In the case of an oral agent, the
pharmaceutical, together with the aforementioned additives, is administered specifically
in the form of a tablet, a capsule, a powder, a granule, a liquid, a dry syrup, etc.
Such a capsule, a tablet, a granule, or a powder contains an active ingredient at
a weight ratio generally between 5% and 100% by weight, and preferably between 25%
and 98% by weight.
The pharmaceutical of the present invention may be administered by any administration
methods such as oral administration, injection, intrarectal administration, intraportal
administration, perfusion to organs, or local administration to organs. The dose of
the pharmaceutical of the present invention is different depending on an administration
method, applicable disease, the pathological conditions, age, body weight of a patient,
or the like. The pharmaceutical of the present invention may be administered at a
dose of generally between 0.01 mg and 500 mg/kg, and preferably between 0.05 mg and
50 mg/kg, once or divided into several administrations per day. The pharmaceutical
of the present invention may be administered for 1 day or consecutive days. It may
also be administered repeatedly with intervals of several days or several months.
An administration method, a dose, and a administration schedule other than the aforementioned
conditions may also be used, as necessary.
[0096] The present invention will be described more in detail in the following examples,
reference examples, and test examples. However, these examples are not intended to
limit the scope of the present invention.
Reference Example 1: Synthesis of 7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
[0097] A commercially available 2-acetylthiophene (8.20 g) and a commercially available
N,N-dimethylformamide diethylacetal (13.6 ml) were heated to reflux in xylene (13
ml) at 130°C for 2 days. The reaction solution was concentrated under a reduced pressure
and then subjected to an azeotropic treatment with toluene. Thereafter, the resultant
was crystallized in a toluene-hexane mixed solvent to obtain 3-dimethylamino-1-thiophen-2-ylpropenone
(11.52 g).
1H-NMR (CDCl
3) : 2.80-3.30 (6H, m), 5. 63 (1H, d, J = 12.4), 7.08 (1H, dd, J = 3.7, 5.0), 7.43
(1H, dd, J = 1.1, 5.0), 7.63 (1H, dd, J = 1.1, 3.7), 7.79 (1H, d, J = 12.4)
The obtained 3-dimethylamino-1-thiophen-2-ylpropenone (10.78 g) was dissolved in toluene
(160 ml). Thereafter, 3,5-diamino-1,2,4-triazole (14.15 g) was added to the solution,
and the obtained mixture was stirred at 100°C. After 10-camphorsulfonic acid (13.82
g) was added thereto, the mixture was heated to reflux for 1.5 hours. The reaction
solution was cooled to a room temperature, and the supernatant was then eliminated
(decant). The residue was washed by successive suspension in an aqueous 5% sodium
carbonate-10% ethanol solution, a 10% ethanol solution, ethanol, and methylene chloride.
The resultant was then dried under a reduced pressure to obtain the captioned compound
(8.55 g).
Reference Example 2: Synthesis of 7-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
[0098] The captioned compound was obtained using 4'-benzyloxyacetophenone, instead of using
the 2-acetylthiophene used in Reference Example 1.
Reference Example 3: Synthesis of 7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazola[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
[0099] Acetic acid (40 ml) and concentrated hydrochloric acid (40 ml) were added to 7-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
(the compound obtained in Reference Example 2; 5.70 g), and the obtained mixture was
stirred at 80°C for 3 hours. The resultant product was concentrated under a reduced
pressure, and the residue was then washed by suspension in acetone (200 ml) and then
in a 50% ethanol solution (100 ml) to obtain the captioned compound (2.60 g).
Reference Example 4: Synthesis of 7-[4-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
[0100] 7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained
in Reference Example 3; 295 mg) was dissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide (8 ml). Thereafter,
tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethyl p-toluenesulfonate (460 mg) and cesium carbonate (556 mg)
were added to the obtained solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred at 90°C
overnight. After the reaction solution was cooled to a room temperature, distilled
water (18 ml) was added thereto. The generated precipitate was collected by filtration,
and the obtained product was then washed by successive suspension in a 20% ethanol
solution, ethanol, and acetone to obtain the captioned compound (310 mg).
Reference Example 5: Synthesis of 7-(4-nitrophenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
[0101] The captioned compound was obtained using 4'-nitroacetophenone, instead of using
the 2-acetylthiophene used in Reference Example 1.
Reference Example 6: Synthesis of 7-(4-aminophenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
[0102] 7-(4-nitrophenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained
in Reference Example 5; 62.0 mg) was suspended in acetic acid (0.8 ml). Thereafter,
tin (II) chloride dihydrate (200 mg) and concentrated hydrochloric acid (0.6 ml) were
added to the suspension, and the obtained mixture was stirred at a room temperature
overnight. The reaction solution was neutralized with a 6 M aqueous sodium hydroxide
solution, and the generated precipitate was collected by filtration. The obtained
product was washed by successive suspension in distilled water, ethanol, and methylene
chloride to obtain the captioned compound (42.3 mg).
Reference Example 7: Synthesis of 7-(4-acetylaminophenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
[0103] 7-(4-aminophenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained
in Reference Example 6; 20.1 mg) was suspended in methanol (2 ml), and thereafter,
acetic anhydride (16.9 µl) was added thereto, followed by stirring the mixture over
a day and a night. Thereafter, an aqueous 5% potassium carbonate solution (5 ml) was
added to the reaction solution, and the mixture was then centrifuged (2,000 rpm, 10
minutes). Thereafter, the supernatant was discarded, and the precipitate was then
washed by suspension in ethanol and in methylene chloride to obtain the captioned
compound (19.2 mg).
Reference Examples 8 to 22
Example 001: Synthesis of 1-phenyl-3-[(7-thiophen-2-yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea
(Production method example of reaction formula A)
[0105] 7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained in
Reference Example 1; 217 mg) was suspended in tetrahydrofuran (12 ml). Thereafter,
hexamethyldisilane lithium salts (1 M tetrahydrofuran solution, 2 ml) was added to
the suspension, and the obtained mixture was stirred at a room temperature for 5 minutes.
Thereafter, phenyl isocyanate (109 µl) was added to the reaction solution, and the
obtained mixture was then stirred for 20 minutes. Thereafter, N,N-dimethylethylenediamine
(200 µl) was added thereto, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 20 minutes. Thereafter,
the reaction solution was diluted with methylene chloride (20 ml), and the methylene
chloride solution was washed with 4 M hydrochloric acid (10 ml x 3) and an aqueous
5% potassium carbonate solution (12 ml). The resultant product was dried over anhydrous
sodium sulfate, and the solvent was then distilled off under a reduced pressure. The
residue was washed by suspension in methanol and in methylene chloride to obtain the
captioned compound (92 mg).
Example 029: Synthesis of 1-isopropyl-3-(7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)urea
(Production method example of reaction formula A)
[0106] 7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained in
Reference Example 1; 9.73 g) was suspended in tetrahydrofuran (400 ml). Thereafter,
hexamethyldisilane lithium salts (1.73 M tetrahydrofuran solution, 51.8 ml) was added
to the suspension, and the obtained mixture was stirred at a room temperature for
10 minutes. Thereafter, isopropyl isocyanate (7.04 ml) was added to the reaction solution,
and the obtained mixture was then stirred for 30 minutes. Thereafter, N,N-dimethylethylenediamine
(10 ml) was added thereto, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 15 minutes. Thereafter,
the reaction solution was diluted with methylene chloride (500 ml), and the diluted
solution was then successively washed with 2 M hydrochloric acid (600 ml x 2), an
aqueous 5% potassium carbonate solution (600 ml), and a saturated saline solution
(500 ml). The resultant product was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and the solvent
was then distilled off under a reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica
gel column chromatography (3.6 Φ x 25 cm; eluted with a 0% to 2% methanol-containing
methylene chloride solution), and the resultant product was then crystallized from
ethyl acetate to obtain the captioned compound (8.40 g).
Example 040: Synthesis of 1-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethyl)urea
(Production method example of reaction formula A)
[0107] A compound, di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (210 mg), was dissolved in methylene chloride
(2 ml). Thereafter, 4-dimethylaminopyridine (117 mg) and tetrahydrofurfurylamine (99.1
µl) were added to the solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 10 minutes
to generate a tetrahydrofurfuryl isocyanate solution. 7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
(the compound obtained in Reference Example 8; 145 mg) was suspended in tetrahydrofuran
(4 ml), and thereafter, hexamethyldisilane lithium salts (1.2 M tetrahydrofuran solution,
1.0 ml) was added thereto, followed by stirring the mixture. Thereafter, the aforementioned
tetrahydrofurfuryl isocyanate solution was added to the reaction solution, and the
mixture was then stirred for 10 minutes. Thereafter, N,N-dimethylethylenediamine (120
µl) was added thereto, and the obtained mixture was further stirred for 10 minutes.
Thereafter, the reaction solution was diluted with methylene chloride (6 ml). The
diluted solution was washed with 4 M hydrochloric acid and an aqueous 5% potassium
carbonate solution, and the organic layer was concentrated under a reduced pressure.
The residue was purified by gel filtration column chromatography (Sephadex LH-20;
2.1 Φ x 110 cm; eluted with methanol) to obtain the captioned compound (59 mg).
Example 241: Synthesis of (S)-N-cyano-N'-[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-N''-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]guanidine
(Production method example of reaction formula B)
[0108] (S)-(-)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethylamine (321 mg) was dissolved in isopropanol (6 ml).
Thereafter, diphenyl N-cyanocarbonimidate (508 mg) was added to the solution, and
the obtained mixture was stirred at a room temperature for 2 hours. The precipitated
crystals were collected by filtration, and the collected crystals were then washed
with isopropyl ether to obtain (S)-1-cyano-3-[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-2-phenyl isourea
(339 mg). ESI-MS (positive mode): m/z 296 (M+H)
+
7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained
in Reference Example 8; 96.5 mg) was suspended in tetrahydrofuran (4 ml). Thereafter,
hexamethyldisilane lithium salts (1.2 M tetrahydrofuran solution, 0.67 ml) was added
to the suspension, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 3 minutes. Thereafter,
the aforementioned (S)-1-cyano-3-[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-2-phenyl isourea (142
mg) was added to the reaction solution, and the mixture was then stirred at a room
temperature for 90 minutes. Thereafter, the reaction solution was neutralized with
an aqueous 10% ammonium chloride solution, the resultant solution was then concentrated
under a reduced pressure, and the organic solvent was then eliminated. After the precipitate
was centrifuged, the supernatant was discarded. The residue dissolved in methanol
was purified by gel filtration column chromatography (Sephadex LH-20; 2.1 Φ x 111
cm; eluted with methanol) to obtain the captioned compound (49.5 mg).
Example 272: Synthesis of 1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-(7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0109] 7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained in
Reference Example 1; 2.17 g) was dissolved in 1,3-dimethylimidazolidin-2-one (DMI,
100 ml). Thereafter, 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate (3.02 g) was added to the solution,
and the obtained mixture was stirred for 5 minutes under cooling on ice. Thereafter,
pyridine (1.21 ml) was added thereto, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 40
minutes under cooling on ice. Thereafter, 6-amino-2-methyl-2-heptanol (5.81 g) was
added thereto, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 30 minutes under cooling on
ice. The reaction solution was diluted with methylene chloride (300 ml), and the organic
layer was successively washed with 4 M hydrochloric acid (200 ml x 2), distilled water,
and an aqueous 5% potassium carbonate solution (200 ml x 2). Thereafter, the organic
layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and the solvent was distilled off under
a reduced pressure. A mixed solvent consisting of ethyl acetate (40 ml) and hexane
(500 ml) was added to the obtained residue (including DMI), and the mixture was then
stirred. The supernatant was discarded, and the precipitate was then dissolved in
ethyl acetate (250 ml), followed by washing with water. The organic layer was dried
over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and the solvent was then distilled off under a reduced
pressure. The obtained residue was purified by gel filtration column chromatography
(Sephadex LH-20; 2.1 Φ x 110 cm; eluted with methanol) to obtain the captioned compound
(1.48 g).
Example 300: Synthesis of (S)-1-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-3-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0110] 7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound
obtained in Reference Example 15; 1.277 g) was dissolved in DMI (50 ml). After the
obtained solution was cooled on ice, pyridine (0.61 ml) and 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate
(1.511 g) were added to the solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred at the
same temperature for 70 minutes. Thereafter, (S)-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethylamine (2.277g)
was added thereto, and the obtained mixture was stirred at the same temperature for
1 hour. Thereafter, water (10 ml) was added thereto, and the reaction was terminated.
Thereafter, methylene chloride (200 ml) was added to the reaction solution, and the
obtained mixture was successively washed with 4 M hydrochloric acid (200 ml x 4),
an aqueous saturated potassium carbonate solution (200 ml x 4), and water (300 ml
x 2). Thereafter, the organic layer was concentrated under a reduced pressure. The
obtained residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate under heating (70°C to 80°C), and
insoluble matters were then eliminated by hot filtration. Thereafter, the filtrate
was concentrated, and the concentrate was then crystallized from ethyl acetate (90
ml). The obtained crystals were dissolved in methylene chloride (150 ml), and insoluble
matters were than eliminated by filtration. The filtrate was concentrated, and the
concentrate was then dissolved in ethyl acetate (250 ml) under heating (70°C to 80°C).
Thereafter, the solvent was concentrated to an amount of approximately one-third,
and the precipitate was eliminated by filtration. The filtrate was concentrated, and
the residue was recrystallized from methanol. The obtained crystals were purified
by silica gel column chromatography (eluted with 1% to 2% methanol-containing methylene
chloride) to obtain the captioned compound (0.576 g).
Example 302: Synthesis of 1-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0111] 7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound
obtained in Reference Example 15; 0.510 g) and 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate (0.605
g) were dissolved in DMI (20 ml). After the obtained solution was cooled on ice, pyridine
(0.24 ml) was added to the solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred at the same
temperature for 70 minutes.
1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethylamine (1.268 g) was added to the reaction product,
and the obtained mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 6 hours 40 minutes.
Thereafter, ethyl acetate (200 ml) was added to the reaction solution, and hexane
(600 ml) was then added dropwise to the obtained mixture. After ultrasonic sound was
applied to the mixture for 10 minutes, the precipitate was collected by filtration,
and it was then dissolved in ethyl acetate (100 ml) again. Thereafter, hexane (300
ml) was added dropwise to the solution, and the supernatant was discarded, followed
by collection of the precipitate. This precipitate was dissolved in methanol (100
ml) under heating (60°C), and insoluble matters were then eliminated by filtration.
The filtrate was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride
(50 ml). The obtained mixture was successively washed with 4 M hydrochloric acid (40
ml x 4), an aqueous saturated sodium carbonate solution (40 ml x 4), and water (40
ml x 2). After the resultant product was dried, the organic layer was concentrated
under a reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography
(eluted with 1% to 2% methanol-containing methylene chloride) to obtain the captioned
compound (0.233 g).
Example 306: Synthesis of 1-[1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl]3-[7-(3-pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0112] 7-(3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the
compound obtained in Reference Example 22; 0.536 g) and 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate
(0.509 g) were dissolved in DMI (13 ml). After the obtained solution was cooled on
ice, pyridine (0.20 ml) was added to the solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred
at the same temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethylamine
(0.695 g) was added to the reaction product, and the obtained mixture was stirred
at the same temperature for 3 hours 40 minutes. Thereafter, water (1 ml) was added
thereto, and the reaction was terminated. Thereafter, ethyl acetate (168 ml) was added
to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was added dropwise to hexane (505
ml). After ultrasonic sound was applied to the mixture for 10 minutes, the precipitate
was collected by filtration. The resultant was suspended in a mixed solvent consisting
of hexane and ethyl acetate (3 : 1; 60 ml). After ultrasonic sound was applied to
the suspension for 10 minutes, the precipitate was collected by filtration. The resultant
was purified by silica gel column chromatography (eluted with 2% methanol-containing
methylene chloride) to obtain the captioned compound (0.454 g).
Example 313: Synthesis of 1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-{7-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0113] 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate (0.786 g) was dissolved in DMI (20 ml). Thereafter, 7-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
(the compound obtained in Reference Example 22; 0.828 g) and pyridine (421 µl) were
added to the solution, while stirring at 10°C. After the mixture was stirred at 10°C
for 1 hour, a DMI solution (1.5 ml) containing 6-amino-2-methyl-2-heptanol (1.133
g) was added thereto. The obtained mixture was stirred at 10°C for 2.5 hours, and
it was then stirred overnight, while the temperature was gradually increased to a
room temperature. Thereafter, the solvent was distilled off under a reduced pressure
(63°C, 1 mmHg), and the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride (500 ml). The
obtained solution was then washed with an aqueous 1 M sodium hydroxide solution and
a saturated saline solution. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate,
and the solvent was distilled off under a reduced pressure. The obtained residue was
washed by suspension in a mixed solvent consisting of diethyl ether and hexane (1
: 1; 20 ml x 2). The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (eluted
with 3% to 7% methanol-containing methylene chloride) to obtain the captioned compound
(1.129 g).
Example 317: Synthesis of (±)-1-(4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0114] A commercially available hexan-2,5-dion (137 g) was dissolved in benzene (300 ml).
Thereafter, ethylene glycol (100 ml) and p-toluenesulfonic acid (11.4 g) were added
to the solution, and the mixture was then dehydrated by heating to reflux for 5 hours.
The reaction product was diluted with ethyl acetate, and then washed with an aqueous
saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and a saturated saline solution. The organic
layer was then dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was distilled off
under a reduced pressure, and the residue was subjected to vacuum distillation (80°C
to 82°C/3 mmHg) to obtain 4-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)butan-2-one (56.83 g).
1H-NMR (CDCl
3) : 1.32 (3H, s), 1.98 (2H, t, J = 7.6), 2.16 (3H, s), 2.52 (2H, t, J = 7.6), 3.88-3.98
(4H, overlapped)
The obtained 4-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)butan-2-one (27.60 g) was dissolved in
tetrahydrofuran (220 ml), and thereafter, methylmagnesium bromide (3 M tetrahydrofuran
solution; 85 ml) was added to the solution at a room temperature. The obtained mixture
was stirred for 40 minutes, and an aqueous saturated ammonium chloride solution (300
ml) was then added thereto, followed by extraction with ethyl acetate (300 ml x 3).
The organic layer was washed with a saturated saline solution, and then dried over
anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was then distilled off under a reduced pressure.
The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (eluted with ethyl acetate-hexane
(1 : 1)) to obtain 2-methyl-4-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)butan-2-ol (21.18 g).
1H-NMR (CDCl
3) : 1.22 (6H, s), 1.34 (3H, s), 1.54-1.82 (4H, overlapped), 3.9-4.0 (4H, m)
[0115] The obtained 2-methyl-4-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)butan-2-ol (21.18 g) was dissolved
in acetone (165 ml). Thereafter, 1 M hydrochloric acid (6.6 ml) was added to the solution,
and the obtained mixture was stirred at a room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction
solution was neutralized with an aqueous 1 M sodium hydroxide solution. Thereafter,
a saturated saline solution (100 ml) was added thereto, and acetone was then distilled
off under a reduced pressure. After extraction with chloroform (200 ml x 4), the organic
layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was then eliminated under
a reduced pressure to obtain 5-hydroxy-5-methylhexan-2-one (14.23 g).
1H-NMR (CDCl
3) : 1.22 (6H, s), 1.77 (2H, t, J = 7.4), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.59 (2H, t, J = 7.4)
The obtained 5-hydroxy-5-methylhexan-2-one (14.23 g) was dissolved in methylene chloride
(520 ml). Thereafter, benzhydrylamine (21.00 g) was added to the solution, and the
obtained mixture was stirred at a room temperature overnight. Thereafter, sodium triacetoxy
borohydride (46.30 g) was added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture
was stirred at a room temperature for 4 hours. Thereafter, distilled water (173 ml)
was added to the reaction solution, and the obtained solution was then adjusted to
be pH 12 by addition of an aqueous 6 M sodium hydroxide solution. After extraction
with chloroform, the organic layer was washed with a saturated saline solution and
then dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was distilled off under a reduced
pressure, and the obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography
(eluted with 67% ethyl acetate-hexane) to obtain 5-benzhydrylamino-2-methylhexan-2-ol
(22.80 g).
1H-NMR (CDCl
3): 1.07 (3H, d, J = 6.3), 1.31 (3H, s), 1.34-1.84 (4H, overlapped), 2.58 (1H, m),
3.86-3.96 (4H, overlapped), 4.98(1H, s), 7.18-7.44 (10H, overlapped)
[0116] The obtained 5-benzhydrylamino-2-methylhexan-2-ol (5.20 g) was dissolved in methanol
(250 ml), and thereafter, palladium hydroxide (2.00 g) was added to this solution.
The mixture was then stirred in an autoclave under a hydrogen pressure of 9 kg/cm
2 for 2.5 hours. The reaction solution was filtrated using a filter medium (Celite),
and the filtrate was then concentrated under a reduced pressure. Thereafter, distilled
water (50 ml) was added to the residue, and the liquid was then adjusted to be pH
2.0 by addition of 1 M hydrochloric acid. Thereafter, the solution was washed with
diethyl ether (100 ml x 3). The water layer was adjusted to be pH 12 by addition of
an aqueous 6 M sodium hydroxide solution, followed by extraction with chloroform (100
ml x 3). The organic layer was washed with a saturated saline solution and then dried
over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was distilled off under a reduced pressure
to obtain 5-amino-2-methyl-2-hexanol (2.01 g).
1H-NMR (CDCl
3) : 1.12 (3H, d, J = 6.4), 1.22 (6H, s), 1.3-1.7 (4H, overlapped), 2.90 (1H, m)
[0117] 7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained
in Reference Example 8; 579 mg) was dissolved in DMI (24 ml). Thereafter, 4-nitrophenyl
chloroformate (726 mg) was added to the solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred
under cooling on ice. Thereafter, pyridine (292 µl) was further added thereto, and
the obtained mixture was stirred for 45 minutes under cooling on ice. Subsequently,
a DMI solution (2 ml) containing 5-amino-2-methyl-2-hexanol (1.25 g) was added to
the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred for 30 minutes under
cooling on ice. Thereafter, diisopropyl ether (200 ml) was added to the reaction solution,
and the mixture was then stirred for 10 minutes to obtain a syrup-form precipitate.
The supernatant was discarded, and the precipitate was dissolved in a mixed solvent
(100 ml) consisting of 5% methanol and methylene chloride. The obtained solution was
then washed with 1 M hydrochloric acid (100 ml), an aqueous 5% potassium carbonate
solution (100 ml), and distilled water (100 ml). The organic layer was dried over
anhydrous sodium sulfate, and the solvent was then distilled off under a reduced pressure.
The obtained residue was purified by gel filtration column chromatography (Sephadex
LH-20; 2.1 Φ x 112 cm; eluted with methanol) and by silica gel column chromatography
(1.6 Φ x 21 cm; eluted with 0% to 4% methanol-containing methylene chloride) to obtain
the captioned compound (368 mg).
Example 319: Synthesis of (S)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0118] 7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained
in Reference Example 8; 72.4 mg) was dissolved in DMI (3 ml). Thereafter, 4-nitrophenyl
chloroformate (90.7 mg) was added to the solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred
under cooling on ice. Thereafter, pyridine (36.4 µl) was further added thereto, and
the obtained mixture was stirred for 45 minutes under cooling on ice. Subsequently,
(S)-6-amino-2-methyl-2-heptanol (175 mg) was added to the reaction solution, and while
stirring, the temperature of the mixture was gradually increased to a room temperature
overnight. Thereafter, diisopropyl ether (10 ml) was added to the reaction solution.
The generated oily precipitate was separated, and it was further washed with diisopropyl
ether. The residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate (20 ml), and the obtained solution
was washed with an aqueous 5% potassium carbonate solution (15 ml) and distilled water.
The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and the solvent was then
distilled off under a reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by gel filtration
column chromatography (Sephadex LH-20; 2.1 Φ x 110 cm; eluted with methanol) to obtain
the captioned compound (48.2 mg).
Example 327: Synthesis of 1-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-(2-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl)urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0119] 7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound
obtained in Reference Example 15; 766 mg) was dissolved in DMI (30 ml). Thereafter,
4-nitrophenyl chloroformate (907 mg) was added to the solution, and the obtained mixture
was stirred under cooling on ice. Thereafter, pyridine (365 µl) was further added
thereto, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 45 minutes under cooling on ice.
Subsequently, 3-ethoxy-1-methylpropylamine (1.40 g) was added to the reaction solution,
and the obtained mixture was then stirred for 1 hour under cooling on ice. Thereafter,
the reaction solution was diluted with methylene chloride (160 ml), and the obtained
solution was then washed with 1 M hydrochloric acid (160 ml), distilled water (160
ml), an aqueous 5% potassium carbonate solution (160 ml), and a saturated saline solution
(160 ml). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and the solvent
was then distilled off under a reduced pressure. The residue containing DMI was diluted
with ethyl acetate (200 ml) and then washed with distilled water (200 ml x 4). The
resultant product was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and the solvent was then
distilled off under a reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica
gel column chromatography (2.3 Φ x 22 cm; eluted with 1% to 2% methanol-containing
methylene chloride) and by gel filtration column chromatography (Sephadex LH-20; 2.1
Φ x 112 cm; eluted with methanol) to obtain the captioned compound (442 mg).
Example 333: Synthesis of 1-(4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0120] 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate (644 mg) was dissolved in DMI (26 ml). Thereafter, while
stirring under cooling on ice, 7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine
(the compound obtained in Reference Example 8; 514 mg) and pyridine (347 µl) were
added to the solution. The obtained mixture was stirred for 40 minutes under cooling
on ice. Thereafter, 4-methoxy-1-methylpropylamine (500 mg) was added thereto, and
the obtained mixture was stirred for 1 hour under cooling on ice. Subsequently, the
reaction solution was stirred at a room temperature overnight. Thereafter, an ice
block and an aqueous 3 M sodium hydroxide solution were added to the reaction solution,
followed by extraction with methylene chloride. The organic layer was washed with
a saturated saline solution and then dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent
was then distilled off under a reduced pressure. The obtained residual solution was
further subjected to vacuum distillation to eliminate DMI. Thereafter, the distillation
residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate (100 ml), and the organic layer was washed
with 1 M hydrochloric acid (30 ml x 4) and then dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate.
The solvent was distilled off under a reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified
by silica gel column chromatography (eluted with 0% to 20% methanol-containing ethyl
acetate) to obtain the captioned compound (242 mg).
Example 222: Synthesis of (S)-1-[7-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0121] 7-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained
in Reference Example 2; 6.98 g) was dissolved in DMI (100 ml). Thereafter, 4-nitrophenyl
chloroformate (6.67 g) was added to the solution. Thereafter, pyridine (2.67 ml) was
added thereto under cooling on ice. The obtained mixture was stirred for 1 hour under
cooling on ice. Thereafter, (S)-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethylamine (5.00 g) was added to
the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred over a day and a night.
Thereafter, the solvent was distilled off under a reduced pressure. The residue was
diluted with methylene chloride, and the organic layer was then washed with 1 M hydrochloric
acid and distilled water. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate.
The solvent was then distilled off under a reduced pressure. The obtained residue
was washed by suspension in ethyl acetate to obtain the captioned compound (6.93 g).
Example 223: Synthesis of (S)-1-[7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea
[0122] (S)-1-[7-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea
(the compound obtained in Example 222; 7.83 g) was dissolved in acetic acid (600 ml).
Thereafter, 10% palladium carbon (50% water content; 2.0 g) was added to the solution,
and the obtained mixture was stirred at 40°C overnight in a hydrogen atmosphere. The
reaction solution was filtrated with a filter medium (Celite), and the resultant was
then concentrated under a reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel
column chromatography (eluted with 4% methanol-containing methylene chloride) to obtain
the captioned compound (5.37 g).
Example 244: Synthesis of (S)-1-{7-[4-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}-3-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea
[0123] (S)-1-[7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea
(the compound obtained in Example 223; 20.3 mg) was suspended in 2-butanone (2 ml).
Thereafter, potassium carbonate (69.4 mg) and 2-methoxyethyl bromide (47.2 µl) were
added to the suspension, and the obtained mixture was stirred at 80°C for 5 hours.
Thereafter, the reaction solution was diluted with methylene chloride (5 ml), and
the resultant product was then washed with 1 M hydrochloric acid (5 ml x 3), saturated
sodium bicarbonate (5 ml x 2), and distilled water (5 ml x 2). The organic layer was
concentrated under a reduced pressure, and the obtained residue was purified by reverse
phase liquid chromatography (Inertsil PREP-ODS; 20 Φ x 250 mm; eluted with water-containing
acetonitrile) to obtain the captioned compound (10.7 mg).
Example 245: Synthesis of (S)-1-[7-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-(1,5-dimethylhexyl)urea
(Production example of reaction formula C)
[0124] 7-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine (the compound obtained
in Reference Example 2; 8.00 g) and 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate (7.62 g) were dissolved
in DMI (100 ml). After the obtained mixture was cooled on ice, pyridine (3.1 ml) was
added thereto, and the obtained mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 40
minutes. Thereafter, (S)-(+)-2-amino-6-methylheptane (6.4 ml) was added to the reaction
solution, and the temperature of the obtained mixture was then increased to a room
temperature, followed by stirring overnight. Thereafter, the solvent was distilled
off under a reduced pressure. Subsequently, methylene chloride (100 ml) was added
to the residue and dissolved therein, and the obtained solution was then successively
washed with 1 M hydrochloric acid (100 ml x 3), an aqueous 5% potassium carbonate
solution (100 ml x 5), and a saturated saline solution (200 ml). The organic layer
was concentrated under a reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate
(286 ml), and the obtained solution was then added dropwise to hexane (429 ml). The
precipitate was collected by filtration, and the resultant was then purified by silica
gel column chromatography (eluted with 1% methanol-containing methylene chloride)
to obtain the captioned compound (7.39 g).
Example 255: Synthesis of (S)-1-(1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea
[0125] (S)-1-[7-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-(1,5-dimethylhexyl)urea
(the compound obtained in Example 245; 7.1 g) and palladium carbon (50% water content;
2.0 g) were suspended in acetic acid (570 ml), and the obtained suspension was stirred
in a hydrogen atmosphere at a room temperature for 5 days. Thereafter, the reaction
solution was filtrated with a filter medium (Celite), and the collected product was
then washed with methanol. The filtrate and the washing solution were mixed, and the
obtained mixture was then concentrated under a reduced pressure. The obtained residue
was dissolved in methylene chloride (150 ml), and the obtained solution was washed
with a saturated saline solution (100 ml) twice. The saturated saline solution layer
obtained after the second washing was extracted with methylene chloride (70 ml x 3).
The organic layers were gathered, and the obtained layer was then concentrated under
a reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography
(eluted with 1% to 2% methanol-containing methylene chloride) to obtain the captioned
compound (4.72 g).
Example 262: Synthesis of (S)-1-(1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-{7-[4-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea
[0126] (S)-1-(1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea
(the compound obtained in Example 255; 30 mg) and potassium carbonate (108 mg) were
suspended in methyl ethyl ketone (3 ml). Thereafter, 2-methoxyethyl bromide (327 mg)
was added to the obtained suspension, and the obtained mixture was stirred at 80°C
for 10 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was cooled to a room temperature,
and methylene chloride (5 ml) was then added thereto. The obtained mixture was washed
with an aqueous 1 M hydrochloric acid solution (5 ml x 3), an aqueous saturated sodium
bicarbonate solution (5 ml x 2), and distilled water (5 ml x 2). The organic layer
was concentrated under a reduced pressure, and the obtained residue was purified by
reverse phase liquid chromatography (Inertsil PREP-ODS; 20 Φ x 250 mm; eluted with
water-containing acetonitrile) to obtain the captioned compound (14 mg).
Example 258: Synthesis of (S)-1-(1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-{7-[4-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea
hydrochloride
[0127] (S)-1-(1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea
(the compound obtained in Example 255; 20 mg) was dissolved in methylene chloride
(1 ml) in an argon atmosphere. Thereafter, 2-morpholin-4-ylethanol (21 mg) and triphenylphosphine
(41 mg) were added to the obtained solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred
at a room temperature for 30 minutes. Thereafter, the reaction solution was cooled
on ice, and diethyl azodicarboxylate (27 mg) was then added thereto, followed by stirring
the mixture at the same temperature for 30 minutes. The reaction solution was further
stirred at a room temperature overnight. Thereafter, the reaction solution was concentrated
under a reduced pressure. Thereafter, ethyl acetate (3 ml) and 1 M hydrochloric acid
(3 ml) were added thereto, and the obtained mixture was separated. After the obtained
water layer was washed with ethyl acetate (3 ml), an aqueous 6 M sodium hydroxide
solution was added thereto to convert the solution to be alkaline. After extraction
with methylene chloride (5 ml), the organic layer was washed with distilled water
(5 ml x 2), and the solvent was then distilled off under a reduced pressure. The residue
was washed by suspension in a mixed solvent (2 ml) consisting of 50% ethyl acetate
and hexane to obtain the captioned compound in the form of a free body (18 mg). Thereafter,
methanol (1 ml) and 1 M hydrochloric acid (0.2 ml) were added to the obtained compound
and dissolved therein, and the obtained mixture was then concentrated under a reduced
pressure. The obtained residue was washed by suspension in acetone (0.5 ml) to obtained
the captioned compound (17 mg).
[0128] Hereafter, using the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamine derivatives produced
by the methods described in reference examples or methods equivalent to known methods,
and known amines or amine derivatives, or amines or amine derivatives produced by
methods equivalent to known methods, [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivatives
corresponding to the compounds of Examples 001 to 337 were produced by the methods
described in the aforementioned examples, methods based on common organic synthesis
reactions, or other methods. The structural formulas and physicochemical data of the
produced compounds of Examples 001 to 337 are shown in Tables 4 and 5.
Test Example 1: Effect on expression of MHC class I from T1 cells (human lymphoma cell line 174 x
CEM.)
[0130] Using a 96-well flat bottom microplate, T1 cells (5.7 x 10
3 cells/200 µl/well) were cultured in an RPMI 1640 medium (Iwaki Glass) containing
10% fetal bovine serum (hereinafter abbreviated as FBS; Iruvine Scientific) in an
incubator containing 5% carbon dioxide at 37°C for 3 days, in the presence of a test
compound having each concentration obtained by dilution at a common ratio route of
10 from 400 µM. After completion of the culture, the cells were stained with fluoroisothiocyanate-labeled
mouse anti-human MHC class I monoclonal antibody (an antibody produced from the cell
line W6/32 (ATCC No. CRL 1991)). The mean fluorescence intensity of the stained cells
(hereinafter referred to as MFI) was measured using flow cytometry FACScan (BD). The
obtained value was defined as an expression level of MHC class I molecules. A test
compound concentration necessary for suppressing 20% of the expression level of MHC
class I molecules (EC
20 value) was calculated using the following formula (1). The results are shown in Tables
6 and 7.

Eexp: MFI of cultured cells containing test compound after being stained with antibody
Cexp: MFI of cultured cells containing no test compounds after being stained with
antibody

These results show that the compound of the present invention inhibits the expression
of MHC class I from T1 cells.
Test Example 2: Effect on expression of MHC class I molecules from human peripheral blood-derived
dendritic cells
[0131] Monocytes were isolated from human peripheral blood by the specific gravity centrifugation
method. Thereafter, using mouse anti-human CD14 antibody-binding microbeads and a
magnetic cell separation system (Miltenyi Biotec), CD14 positive cells were separated
from the peripheral blood monocytes. The separated CD14 positive cells were suspended
in an RPMI 1640 medium containing 10% FBS, and the suspension was then inoculated
in a 6-well plate, resulting in a concentration of 1.0 x 10
6 cells/well. It was cultured at 37°C for 20 minutes in an incubator containing 5%
carbon dioxide. After completion of the culture, non-adhesive cells, which did not
have adhesiveness and were suspending in the solution, were eliminated. Thereafter,
RPMI 1640 containing a 500 U/ml human recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
(hereinafter referred to as GM-CSF; Anapure Bioscientific), 50 ng/ml human recombinant
interleukin 4 (hereinafter referred to as IL-4; Pepro Tech), and 10% FBS, was added
to the remaining suspension at a concentration of 2 ml/well. The obtained mixture
was then cultured at 37°C in an incubator containing 5% carbon dioxide. When adhesive
CD14 positive cells are cultured in the presence of GM-CSF and IL-4, the CD14 positive
cells were differentiated into non-adhesive immature dendritic cells. After the cells
had been cultured for 7 days, non-adhesive cells were recovered to obtain immature
dendritic cells. Using a 6-well plate, the immature dendritic cells (2.5 x 10
5 cells/well) were cultured in RPMI 1640 containing a 100 U/ml human recombinant tumor
necrosis factor-α (hereinafter referred to as TNF-α; Pepro Tech), a test compound,
and 10% FBS, at 37°C for 3 days in an incubator containing 5% carbon dioxide. The
dendritic cells became mature as a result of the presence of TNF-α, but in the present
test, a test compound was allowed to simultaneously act on the cells. The mature dendritic
cells were then stained with fluoroisothiocyanate-labeled mouse anti-human MHC class
I monoclonal antibody (an antibody generated from the cell line W6/32 (ATCC No. CRL
1991)). The rate of the number of cells wherein MHC class I molecules were highly
expressed to the total number of cells was measured by flow cytometry. The reduction
rate of the number of cells wherein MHC class I molecules were highly expressed was
calculated using the following formula (2), and the concentrations of test compounds
necessary for reduction of 50% (EC
50 values) were obtained. The results are shown in Table 8.

Eexp: (The number of cells, wherein MHC class I molecules are highly expressed, in
cultured cells containing test compound)/(the total number of cells) Cexp: (The number
of cells, wherein MHC class I molecules are highly expressed, in cultured cells containing
no test compounds)/(the total number of cells)
[Table 8]
| Example No. of test compound |
EC50 (µm) |
| 001 |
0.46 |
| 007 |
0.66 |
| 015 |
0.13 |
| 018 |
0.29 |
| 024 |
0.16 |
| 027 |
0.22 |
| 029 |
0.48 |
| 030 |
0.48 |
| 037 |
0.20 |
| 039 |
0.54 |
| 045 |
0.12 |
| 049 |
0.21 |
| 059 |
0.53 |
| 067 |
2.22 |
| 069 |
2.85 |
| 071 |
0.67 |
| 101 |
0.22 |
[0132] The results show that the compound of the present invention inhibits expression of
MHC class I molecules from human peripheral blood-derived dendritic cells.
Test Example 3: Effect on the ability of human dendritic cells to induce the growth of allogenic T
cells
[0133] Immature dendritic cells were cultured with a test compound and TNF-α for 3 days
by the same method as that described in Test Example 2. The obtained dendritic cells
(2.5 x 10
3 cells/50 µl/well) were cultured together with human allogenic T cells (2.0 x 10
5 cells/150 µl/well) in a 96-well flat bottom plate at 37°C for 5 days in an incubator
containing 5% carbon dioxide. Thereafter, [
3H]-thymidine (Amersham Pharmacia Biotech) was added thereto at an amount of 1 µCi/10
µl/well, 16 hours before completion of the culture. After completion of the culture,
cells were captured on a glass filter using a cell harvester (Skatron Instrument)
and then dried. Thereafter, Scintillator ACS-II (Amersham Pharmacia Biotech) was added
thereto, and the radioactivity of [
3H]-thymidine incorporated into the cells were then measured using a liquid scintillation
counter. The inhibition rate of the DNA synthesis of lymphocytes was calculated using
the following formula (3). Thereafter, the concentration of a test compound necessary
for inhibition of 50% (IC
50 value) was obtained. The results are shown in Table 9.

Eexp: The amount of [
3H]-thymidine incorporated into cultured cells containing test compound
Cexp: The amount of [
3H]-thymidine incorporated into cultured cells containing no test compounds
[Table 9]
| Example No. of test compound |
IC50 (µM) |
| 001 |
1.23 |
| 005 |
0.65 |
| 007 |
0.97 |
| 015 |
0.38 |
| 024 |
0.82 |
| 029 |
3.48 |
| 030 |
1.25 |
| 037 |
1.36 |
| 039 |
1.52 |
| 045 |
0.28 |
| 049 |
1.63 |
| 057 |
2.70 |
| 101 |
0.625 |
| 132 |
0.625 |
| 158 |
0.69 |
| 160 |
0.156 |
The results show that the compound of the present invention inhibits the ability of
dendritic cells to induce the growth of lymphocytes.
Test Example 4: Effect on mouse plaque forming cells (PFCs)
[0134] Sheep erythrocytes (Nippon Seibutsu Zairyo Center, Co., Ltd.) were intraperitoneally
administered to each of BALB/c mice (Charles River Japan, Inc.; female; 8-week-old)
at an amount of 1.0 x 10
8 cells. Thereafter, a test compound was administered thereto twice a day for 4 days
after the first administration (only once on the first day) (n = 4). On the day subsequent
to completion of the administration of the test compound, splenic cells were prepared
from the mouse, and the number of PFCs to the sheep erythrocytes was counted by the
method of Cunninham (Cunninham, A. J. et al., Immunology, vol. 14, p. 599 (1968)).
The number of PFCs per number of splenic cells of 1.0 x 10
6 was obtained. The reduction rate of the number of PFC in the mouse to which the test
compound had been administered, to the number of PFCs in a control mouse to which
the test compound had not been administered but only a solvent had been administered,
was calculated using the following formula (4). The results are shown in Table 10.

Eexp: The number of PFCs per 1 x 10
6 splenic cells of mouse to which test compound was administered
Cexp: The number of PFCs per 1 x 10
6 splenic cells of mouse to which solvent was administered
[Table 10]
| Example No. of test compound |
Administration route |
Dose (mg/kg/single administration) |
Reduction rate (%) |
| 029 |
Oral |
50 |
49.3 |
| 037 |
Intraperitoneal |
25 |
31.2 |
| |
|
|
|
| Control |
Intraperitoneal |
0 |
0.0 |
[0135] The number of PFCs was reduced by administration of the test compound. The number
of PFC indicates the number of splenic cells that produce antibodies reacting with
sheep erythrocytes. Thus, it was revealed that the compound of the present invention
inhibits generation of antibodies.
Test Example 5: Effect on mouse delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction (DTH reaction)
[0136] 1.0 x 10
5 sheep erythrocytes (Nippon Seibutsu Zairyo Center, Co., Ltd.) were administered to
each of BALB/c mice (Charles River Japan, Inc.; female; 8-week-old) by intravenous
injection for sensitization. From the day of administration of the sheep erythrocytes,
a test compound was administered to the mouse. As a control, a 0.5% carboxymethyl
cellulose (CMC)-Na solution and a normal saline solution used as solvents were administered
to the same type of mouse via oral administration or intraperitoneal administration.
Five days after the antigen sensitization, 1.0 x 10
8 sheep erythrocytes were subcutaneously injected into the sole of the mouse. 24 hours
later, the thickness of the sole was measured. The value obtained by subtracting the
mean value of the thicknesses of the soles of mice, to which a normal saline solution
had been administered instead of the sheep erythrocytes, from the above measurement
value, was defined as swelling of the sole generated as a result of the DTH reaction.
The inhibition rate of the swelling of the sole caused by the DTH reaction was calculated
using the following formula (5). The amount of the test compound necessary for inhibition
of 50% (ED
50 value) was obtained as the activity of the test compound to inhibit the DTH reaction.
The results are shown in the following table. It is to be noted that cyclosporin A
was used as a positive control.

Eexp: Swelling of sole of mouse to which test compound was administered
Cexp: Swelling of sole of mouse to which solvent was administered
[Table 11]
| Example No. of test compound |
Administration route |
Administration period (days) |
Dose (mg/kg/single admlnlstratlon) |
Inhibition rate (%) |
| 029 |
Oral |
7 |
50 |
37.0 |
| |
|
7 |
100 |
49.5 |
| |
|
8 |
50 x 2* |
80.0 |
| 135 |
Intra-peritoneal |
7 |
100 |
40.2 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Cyclosporin A |
Oral |
8 |
50 |
59.1 |
| * Test compound administered at a dose of 50 mg/kg, twice a day |
[0137] It was revealed that the compound of the present invention inhibits the DTH reaction
and that it has the effect of suppressing the type IV allergic reaction.
Test Example 6: Effect on graft versus host (GVH) reaction
[0138] The effect of the compound on the GVH reaction was determined in accordance with
the spleen weight measurement method of Simonsen et al. (Simonsen et al., Annals of
the New York Academy of Sciences, p. 73 (1978)). Splenic cells were prepared from
C57BL/6 mice (Charles River Japan, Inc.; female; 10-week-old), and the cells (5.0
x 10
6 cells) were transferred into the abdominal cavity of each of BDF1 mice (Charles River
Japan; 7-day-old). From the day of transferring of the above cells, the test compound
having each diluted concentration or a 5% glucose solution used as a solvent was subcutaneously
administered to the BDF1 mice twice a day for 7 consecutive days. Eight days after
the transferring of the above cells, the spleen weight of each of the BDF1 mice was
measured. The reduction rate of the spleen weight was calculated using the following
formula (6). The amount of the test compound necessary for reduction of 50% (ED
50 value) was obtained. The results are shown in the following table.

Eexp: Spleen weight of mouse to which test compound was administered
Cexp: Spleen weight of mouse to which solvent was administered
[Table 12]
| Example No. of test compound |
Dose (mg/kg/single administration) |
Inhibition rate |
| 039 |
25 x 2 |
14.1 |
| |
50 x 2 |
29.5 |
[0139] The compound of the present invention has the effect of suppressing the GVH reaction,
thereby suppressing rejection and graft versus host reaction occurring after transplantation.
Test Example 7: Life-lengthening effect on graft versus host disease (GVHD)
[0140] The present test was carried out by modification of the method of Jonathan et al.
(Jonathan et al., Blood, p. 93 (1999)). First, 6.0 Gy X-ray was applied to (C57BL/6XB6.
C-H2
bm1) F1 mice (produced by mating 6XB6.C-H2
bm1 mice (Jackson Laboratory) with C57BL/6 mice (Charles River Japan); female; 8 to 12-week-old).
Thereafter, CD8 positive T cells (1.25 x 10
6 cells) prepared from the splenic cells of C57BL/6 mice (Charles River Japan; female;
8-week-old) were intravenously injected into the above (C57BL/6XB6. C-H2
bml) F1 mice. From the day before the injection, the test compound having each diluted
concentration or 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose used as a solvent was orally administered
to the mice once a day for 7 to 30 consecutive days. The day on which the transplantation
was conducted was defined as day 0. Based on the median of the survival days of each
group, the prolongation rate of such survival dates was calculated using the following
formula (7). Thus, the effect of the test compound on GVHD was analyzed.


Eexp: Median of survival days of test compound administration group
Cexp: Median of survival days of solvent administration group
[0141] The results are shown in Table 13. It was suggested that the compound of the present
invention has the effect of lengthening the survival days in mice suffering from GVHD
and of suppressing rejection and graft versus host reaction occurring after transplantation.
[Table 13]
| Example No. of test compound |
Dose (mg/kg/single administration) |
Lengthening rate of survival days (%) |
| 029 |
25 |
75 |
| |
100 |
200 |
| 132 |
100 |
200 |
| 219 |
25 |
200 |
| 274 |
100 |
55 |
| 300 |
10 |
100 |
| 317 |
30 |
24 |
| 319 |
10 |
200 |
| |
50 |
200 |
Test Example 8: Effect on autoimmune disease model SCG/kj mice
[0142] Autoimmune disease model SCG/kj mice (Kaneshiro et al., Proceedings of National Academy
of Sciences, Vol. 90, p.3413 (1993)) were used to study the effect of the test compound
on autoimmune disease. A test compound or solvent was orally administered to SCG/kj
mice (bred by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.; female; 8 to 10-week-old) at a dose of 100
mg/kg, once a day, for 59 consecutive days. Thereafter, the survival rate of the mice
that survived for 60 days after the administration was obtained.
[0143] The survival rate after 60 days was found to be 80.0% in the test compound administration
group, whereas it was found to be 42.1% in the solvent administration group. Since
the compound of the present invention exhibited a clear life-lengthening effect on
the SCG/kj mice (p < 0.05; a significant difference found by a logrank test), it can
be said that the present compound has the effect of suppressing the development of
autoimmune disease.
Test Example 9: Inhibitory action on blastogenesis of mouse splenic cells
[0144] The spleen was excised from each of BALB/c mice (Charles River Japan; female; 10-week-old),
and it was allowed to pass through a mesh to obtain a single cell suspension. This
single cell suspension was prepared to be 1.0 x 10
6 cells/ml. Thereafter, 200 µl of the suspension was fractionated into each well of
a 96-well plate. Thereafter, as blastogenic stimulation, 5 µg/ml concanavalin A (Pharmacia)
or 25 µg/ml
Escherichia coli-derived lipopolysaccharide (DIFCO) was added to the well, and then, a solution containing
a test compound with each different concentration was further added thereto at an
amount of 20 µl/well. The obtained mixture was cultured at 37°C for 72 hours in an
incubator containing 5% carbon dioxide. Thereafter, a 1 µCi/10 µl/well [
3H]-thymidine solution was added thereto 64 hours after initiation of the culture.
After completion of the culture (72 hours later), the cells were captured on a filter
using a cell harvester, and they were then dried. Thereafter, scintillator was added
thereto, and the radioactivity of [
3H]-thymidine incorporated into the cells was then measured using a liquid scintillation
counter. The inhibition rate of the DNA synthesis was calculated using the aforementioned
formula (3). Thereafter, the concentration of a test compound necessary for inhibition
of 50% (IC
50 value) was obtained. The results are shown in Table 14.
[Table 14]
| Example No. of test compound |
Lymphocyte blastogenesis IC50 (µM) |
| ConA stimulation |
LPS stimulation |
| 029 |
0.71 |
0.30 |
| 045 |
0.41 |
0.09 |
| 101 |
0.58 |
0.18 |
| 132 |
0.08 |
0.06 |
| 160 |
0.07 |
0.04 |
| 183 |
0.55 |
0.14 |
| 184 |
0.63 |
0.29 |
| |
|
|
| Cyclosporin A (control) |
0.03 |
0.12 |
[0145] It was found that the compound of the present invention inhibits the blastogenesis
of lymphocytes by mitogen stimulation and has action to directly suppress the growth
of lymphocytes.
Test Example 10: Action on expression of antigen-presenting molecules and costimulatory molecules of
human peripheral blood-derived dendritic cells
[0146] The dendritic cells obtained by the same method as in Test Example 2 were suspended
in RPMI 1640 comprising 10% FCS containing 500 U/ml GM-CSF, 50 ng/ml IL-4, and 100
U/ml human recombinant tumor necrosis factor (2.5 x 10
6 cells/ml). Thereafter, the suspension was inoculated into a 6-well plate at an amount
of 2.0 ml/well, and the test compound was then added thereto. The mixture was cultured
at 37°C for 3 days in an incubator containing 5% carbon dioxide. Thereafter, the suspended
cells were recovered. The cells were then stained with fluoroisothiocyanate-labeled
mouse monoclonal antibodies reacting with MHC class I (Bechman Coulter), CD1a (Immunotech),
CD40 (Pharmingen), CD80 (Pharmingen), and CD83 (Immunotech). Thereafter, mean fluorescence
intensity and the ratio of positive cells were measured by flow cytometry. The expression
level was calculated by the formula " the mean fluorescence intensity x the ratio
of positive cells," and the inhibition rate of the surface antigen expression level
of dendritic cells was then obtained by the following formula (8). The results are
shown in Table 15.

Eexp: Expression level of surface antigens of dendritic cells cultured in the presence
of test compound
Cexp: Expression level of surface antigens of dendritic cells cultured in the absence
of test compound
[Table 15]
| Example No. of test compound |
Antigen presenting molecule and costimulatory molecule |
Expression inhibition rate by test compound (%) |
| Analyte 1 |
Analyte 2 |
Analyte 3 |
| 029 |
CD1a |
55.6 |
n.t. |
n.t. |
| |
CD40 |
10.8 |
-5.4 |
12.9 |
| |
CD80 |
83.8 |
12.1 |
26.8 |
| |
CD83 |
62.6 |
88.6 |
42.7 |
| |
MHC class I |
72.3 |
63.9 |
72.6 |
| |
MHC class II |
65.6 |
93.3 |
50.2 |
[0147] Specimens 1, 2, and 3 indicate dendritic cells separated from the peripheral bloods
of different healthy subjects. The results show that the compound of the present invention
suppresses not only the expression of CD1a and MHC class I molecules that are antigen-presenting
molecules, but also the expression of CD40, CD80, and CD83 that are costimulatory
molecules, and that it has action to induce immune tolerance. In addition, CD83 is
a marker molecule for the differentiation and maturation of dendritic cells. From
the result that the expression of such CD83 was inhibited, it is considered that the
compound of the present invention also suppresses the differentiation and maturation
of dendritic cells.
Text example 11: Cytotoxic effect on T1 cells (human lymphoma cell line 174 x CEM.)
[0148] Using a 96-well flat bottom microplate, T1 cells (5.7 x 10
3 cells/200 µl/well) were cultured in an RPMI 1640 medium containing 10% FBS in an
incubator containing 5% carbon dioxide at 37°C for 3 days, in the presence of a test
compound having each concentration obtained by dilution with a common ratio route
of 10 from 400 µM. After completion of the culture, the cells that had been damaged
by cytotoxicity were stained with propodium iodide. Using flow cytometry FACScan (BD),
IC
50 was obtained from the ratio of the number of stained cells to the total cell number.
The obtained value was defined as cytotoxic activity. The results are shown in Table
16.
[Table 16]
| Example No. of test compound |
IC50 (µM) |
| 010 |
0.2 |
| 101 |
1.2 |
| 137 |
0.9 |
| 223 |
1.2 |
| 238 |
0.7 |
| 244 |
0.5 |
[0149] Thus, it was revealed that the compound of the present invention exhibits cytotoxic
action on T1 cells and has anticancer activity.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY
[0150] Taking into consideration the aforementioned physicochemical properties and biological
properties, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented by
the formula (1) of the present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
is considered to be a novel compound. This compound exhibits antigen presentation
inhibiting-activity and lymphocytic function-suppressing activity, and is useful as
a therapeutic or preventive agent for autoimmune disease, graft rejection reaction,
graft versus host reaction, allergic disease, or inflammatory disease. In addition,
this compound also suppresses the expression of costimulatory molecules associated
with antigen presentation, and is also useful as a pharmaceutical for immune tolerance
induction. Moreover, it is also useful as a pharmaceutical for treatment of malignant
tumors. The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented by the
formula (1) of the present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
exhibited excellent activity in
in vitro and
in vivo immunosuppressive activity tests, and it is useful as a preventive and/or therapeutic
agent for rejection and/or graft versus host reaction in organ and/or bone marrow
transplantation, autoimmune disease, allergic disease, and/or inflammatory disease,
as an anticancer drug, and as an immune tolerance inducer for transplanted organ and/or
transplanted bone marrow.
1. A [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative represented by the following
general formula (1), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof:

[wherein Ar represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group or an aromatic heterocyclic group
containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms, which may have a substituent; X represents O, S, NH,
N-CH
3, or N-CN; and R represents a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, a linear, branched, or
cyclic alkyl group, which may have a substituent, an aromatic hydrocarbon group, which
may have a substituent, or a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4
heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S, which may have a substituent].
2. The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to claim 1, or a
pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein a substituent for Ar in the general formula (1) is 1 to 4 identical or different
groups selected from substituent group [B] consisting of: a halogeno group; a hydroxyl
group; an oxo group; a cyano group; a trifluoromethyl group; a nitro group; a (C1-C6)
alkyl group; an alkoxy group represented by the formula O-R1 {wherein, R1 represents
a (C1-C6) alkyl group, which may be substituted with 1 to 4 identical or different
groups selected from substituent group [A] consisting of a halogeno group, a hydroxyl
group, an oxo group, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethoxy group,
a (C1-C6) alkoxyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group, a 2-[2-(C1-C4) alkoxyethoxy]ethoxy
group, a 2-{2-[2-(C1-C4) alkoxyethoxylethoxylethoxy group, a (C1-C7) acyl group, a
(C1-C7) acyloxy group, a (C1-C6) akylsulfanyl group, a (C1-C6) alkylsulfinyl group,
a (C1-C6) alkylsulfonyl group, a carboxyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, a
carbamoyl group, an N-(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group, an N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl
group, a pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl group, a piperidin-1-yl carbonyl group, a morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl
group, a 4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl group, an amino group represented by the formula
NR2R3 (wherein each of R2 and R3 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6)
alkyl group, a (C1-C7) acyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, or a benzyloxycarbonyl
group), an aromatic hydrocarbon group, and a 5- to 7-membered saturated or unsaturated
heterocyclic ring wherein an oxo group or a (C1-C6) alkyl group may be substituted
and which contains 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and
S}; an amino group represented by the formula NR2R3 {wherein R2 and R3 have the same
meanings as described above}; a 5- to 7-membered saturated cyclic amino group, which
may be substituted with a (C1-C6) alkyl group, and which may contain 1 to 4 heteroatoms
independently selected from among N, O, and S; an ethyleneoxy group; and a (C1-C2)
alkylenedioxy group; and
wherein the linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group, which may have a substituent,
the aromatic hydrocarbon group, which may have a substituent, or the 5- to 7-membered
heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among
N, O, and S, which may have a substituent, the group being represented by R, is a
group represented by any one of the following formulas (2) to (6):

[wherein R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C2-C10) alkenyl
group, a (C2-C10) alkynyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxymethyl group, a cyano group, or a
trifluoromethyl group;
R5 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and
R6 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C10) alkyl group {wherein the above alkyl group
may be substituted with 1 to 4 identical or different substituents selected from substituent
group [C] consisting of a halogeno group, a hydroxyl group, an oxo group, a (C1-C6)
alkoxyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group, a halogeno (C1-C3) alkyl group,
a (C1-C7) acyl group, a (C1-C7) acyloxy group, a trifluoromethyl group, a cyano group,
a (C1-C6) alkylsulfanyl group, a phenylsulfanyl group, a toluene-4-sulfanyl group,
a (C1-C6) alkylsulfinyl group, a phenylsulfinyl group, a toluene-4-sulfinyl group,
a (C1-C6) alkylsulfonyl group, a phenylsulfonyl group, a toluene-4-sulfonyl group,
a carboxyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, a carbamoyl group, an N-(C1-C6)
alkylcarbamoyl group, an N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group, a pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl
group, a piperidin-1-yl carbonyl group, a morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl group, a 4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl
group, an amino group represented by the formula NR13R14 (wherein each of R13 and
R14 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C1-C7) acyl
group, an acetoxyisobutyryl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, or a benzyloxycarbonyl
group), an aromatic hydrocarbon group, and a 5- to 7-membered saturated or unsaturated
heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among
N, O, and S, which may be substituted with an oxo group or a (C1-C6) alkyl group},
a (C2-C10) alkenyl group (wherein the alkenyl group may have 1 to 4 substituents selected
from said substituent group [C]), a (C2-C10) alkynyl group (wherein the alkynyl group
may have 1 to 4 substituents selected from said substituent group [C]), or a 5- to
7-membered heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected
from among N, O, and S],

[wherein R7 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxymethyl
group, a cyano group, or a trifluoromethyl group;
R8 represents a 5- to 7-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic group containing
1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from among N, O, and S, which may be substituted
with an oxo group or a (C1-C6) alkyl group;
p represents an integer between 1 and 3; and
q represents an integer between 0 and 3],

[wherein R9 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C2-C10) alkenyl
group, a (C2-C10) alkynyl group, a (C1-C4) alkoxymethyl group, a cyano group, or a
trifluoromethyl group; and
R10 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group, which may have 1 to 4 substituents selected
from substituent group [D] consisting of a halogeno group, hydroxyl group, (C1-C6)
alkyl group, (C1-C6) alkoxyl group, (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group, (C1-C4)
alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxy (C1-C4) alkoxyl group, tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy group, tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy
group, benzyloxy group, methylenedioxy group, (C1-C7) acyl group, trifluoromethyl
group, trifluoromethoxy group, cyano group, nitro group, (C1-C6) alkylsulfanyl group,
(C1-C6) alkylsulfinyl group, (C1-C6) alkylsulfonyl group, (C1-C6) alkylsulfonyloxy
group, (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyloxy group, benzyloxycarbonyloxy group, (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonylmethoxy
group, carboxyl group, (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, carbamoyl group, N-(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl
group, N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group, pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl group, piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl
group, morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl group, 4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl group, pyridin-2-ylmethoxy
group, pyridin-3-ylmethoxy group, pyridin-4-ylmethoxy group, and an amino group represented
by the formula NR2R3 (wherein R2 and R3 have the same meanings as described above)],

[wherein Cy represents a phenyl group, a (C3-C10) cycloalkyl group, a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl
group, or a 5- to 7-memberred heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently
selected from among N, O, and S, which may be substituted with 1 to 4 identical or
different groups selected from substituent group [E] consisting of a halogeno group,
a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a phenyl group, a benzyl
group, a (C1-C6) alkoxyl group, a (C1-C7) acyl group, a (C1-C7) acyloxy group, a trifluoromethyl
group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a cyano group, a (C1-C6) alkoxycarbonyl group, a
carbamoyl group, an N-(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl group, an N,N-di(C1-C6) alkylcarbamoyl
group, a pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl group, a piperidin-1-yl carbonyl group, a morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl
group, a 4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl group, and an amino group represented by the
formula NR2R3 (wherein R2 and R3 have the same meanings as described above)], and

[wherein Y represents a single bond, or an α-amino acid residue, the side chain of
which may be protected;
R11 represents an amino acid side chain, which may be protected by a protecting group;
and
R12 represents a hydroxyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxyl group, a benzyloxy group, an amino
group, a hydroxylamino group, a (C1-C6) alkylamino group, which may be substituted
with 1 to 2 identical or different substituents selected from said substituent group
[C], a di(C1-C6) alkylamino group, which may be substituted with 1 to 2 identical
or different substituents selected from said substituent group [C], a cyclohexylmethylamino
group, a phenylamino group, which may be substituted with 1 to 2 identical or different
substituents selected from said substituent group [C], or a 5- to 7-membered saturated
or unsaturated heterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected
from among N, O, and S, which may be substituted with 1 to 4 identical or different
groups selected from substituent group [F] consisting of an oxo group, a (C1-C6) alkyl
group, a phenyl group, and a benzyl group].
3. The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to claim 2, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein, in said general formula (1), Ar represents a phenyl group, which may have
1 to 4 identical or different substituents selected from substituent group [G] consisting
of fluoro group, chloro group, hydroxyl group, methyl group, cyano group, trifluoromethyl
group, methoxy group, ethoxy group, isopropoxy group, cyclopropoxy group, isobutoxy
group, benzyloxy group, 2-methoxyethoxy group, 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy group, 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy
group, tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy group, tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy group, 2-[1,3]dioxan-2-ylethoxy
group, 2-dimethylaminoethoxy group, 3-dimethylaminopropyl group, 2-diethylaminoethoxy
group, 3-diethylaminopropyl group, 2-morpholin-4-yl-2-oxoethoxy group, 2-piperidin-1-ylethoxy
group, 3-piperidin-1-ylpropoxy group, 2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy group, 3-morpholin-4-ylpropoxy
group, 2-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy group, 3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)propoxy group,
pyridin-2-ylmethoxy group, pyridin-3-ylmethoxy group, pyridin-4-ylmethoxy group, amino
group, dimethylamino group, diethylamino group, acetylamino group, pyrrolidin-1-yl
group, piperidin-1-yl group, 4-methylpiperazin-1-yl group, morpholin-4-yl group, and
methylenedioxy group, a 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl group, a pyridin-3-yl group, a
pyridin-4-yl group, a 1-oxypyridin-3-yl group, a 1-oxypyridin-4-yl group, a thiophen-2-yl
group, or a thiophen-3-yl group;
X represents O or S; and
with regard to R, in the formula (2), R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group,
an ethyl group, an isopropyl group, a methoxymethyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group,
R5 represents a hydrogen atom, and R6 represents a (C1-C6) alkyl group, which may
have 1 to 2 identical or different substituents selected from substituent group [H]
consisting of a fluoro group, a trifluoromethyl group, a hydroxyl group, a methoxy
group, an ethoxy group, an n-propoxy group, an isopropoxy group, an isobutoxy group,
a tert-butoxy group, a 2-methoxyethoxy group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy
group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group, a 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy
group, an acetyl group, a propionyl group, a cyano group, a methanesulfonyl group,
an ethanesulfonyl group, an N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl group, a pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl
group, a piperidin-1-yl carbonyl group, a morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl group, a tetrahydrofuran-2-yl
group, a tetrahydroxypyran-4-yl group, and a 2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl group,
in the formula (3), R7 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group,
an isopropyl group, a methoxymethyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group, R8 represents
a tetrahydrofuran-2-yl group, a tetrahydropyran-4-yl group, or a 2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl
group, and the sum of p and q is an integer of 4 or less, or
in the formula (4), R9 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group,
an isopropyl group, a methoxymethyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group, and R10 represents
a phenyl group having 1 to 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of a
hydroxyl group, a methoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylenedioxy group,
and a methanesulfonyloxy group.
4. The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to any one of claims
1 to 3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein, in said general formula (1), Ar represents a 3-hydroxyphenyl group, a 3-methoxyphenyl
group, a 4-hydroxyphenyl group, a 4-methoxyphenyl group, a 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl
group, a 3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl group, a 4-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl
group, or a thiophen-2-yl group;
X represents O; and
R represents an isopropyl group, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl group, 2-ethoxy-1-methylethyl
group, 2-propoxy-1-methylethyl group, 3-methoxy-1-methylpropyl group, 3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl
group, 4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl group, 1-methyl-2-trifluoromethoxyethyl group, 1-methyl-2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethyl
group, 1-methyl-3-trifluoromethoxypropyl group, 4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl group,
5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl group, 5-methoxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl group, 1-methyl-3-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)propyl
group, 1-methyl-2-(tetrahydropyran-4-yloxy)ethyl group, 1-methyl-2-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy)ethyl
group, 1-methyl-3-(2-methyl[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)propyl group, 1-methyl-4-oxopentyl group,
1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group, 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl
group, 1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl group, or 1-(3-methanesulfonyloxyphenyl)ethyl
group.
5. The [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to claim 4, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein, R in said general formula (1) represents
an isopropyl group, an (S)-2-methoxy-1-methylethyl group, an (S)-3-methoxy-1-methylpropyl
group, an (S)-3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl group, an (S)-4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl group,
an (S)-4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl group, an (S)-5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl group,
an (S)-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group, an (S)-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl group,
or an (S)-1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl group.
6. 1-isopropyl-3-(7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)urea;
(S)-1-(3-ethoxy-1-methylpropyl)-3-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-(4-methoxy-1-methylbutyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-(4-hydroxy-1,4-dimethylpentyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-{7-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea;
(S)-1-(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-(7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)urea;
(S)-1-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-3-[7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]urea;
(S)-1-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea;
(S)-1-[7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl]-3-[1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea;
(S)-1-(7-thiophen-2-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)-3-[1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]urea;
(S)-1-[1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl]-3-{7-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl}urea;
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
7. A medicine, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
8. An antigen presentation inhibitor, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
9. An immunosuppressive agent, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
10. A lymphocyte proliferation inhibitor, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the
[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to any one of claims
1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
11. An inhibitor for cell growth and maturation, which comprises, as an active ingredient,
the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to any one of claims
1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
12. A therapeutic or preventive agent for graft rejection reaction or graft versus host
reaction disease, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
13. An immune tolerance inducer, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
14. A therapeutic or preventive agent for autoimmune disease, which comprises, as an active
ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to any
one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
15. A therapeutic or preventive agent for rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, systemic
lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, Crohn's disease,
ulcerative colitis, idiopathic thrombocythemia, aplastic anemia, autoimmune hepatitis,
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, myasthenia gravis, polymyositis, scleroderma,
mixed connective tissue disease, ankylosing spondylitis, or chronic thyroiditis, which
comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative
according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
16. A therapeutic or preventive agent for allergic disease, which comprises, as an active
ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according to any
one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
17. A therapeutic or preventive agent for atopic dermatitis, pollinosis, contact hypersensitivity,
asthma, psoriasis, or anaphylaxis, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
18. A therapeutic or preventive agent for inflammatory disease, which comprises, as an
active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea derivative according
to any one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
19. A therapeutic or preventive agent for Behcet's disease, polyarteritis, sarcoidosis,
glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, refractory angiitis, or Wegener's syndrome,
which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
20. An anticancer drug, which comprises, as an active ingredient, the [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidi-n-2-ylurea
derivative according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.